Question

Which of the following cases come under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

• A. Matrimonial disputes between Indian citizens.
• B. Cases involving the violation of fundamental rights.
• C. All admiralty or maritime cases.
• D. Cases of disputes between two states.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

Cases of disputes between two states.

Original jurisdiction refers to the power of the court to hear cases in the first instance. So, the Supreme Court of India has original jurisdiction over cases related to fundamental rights, cases between citizens and the government, and cases involving disputes between states.