Question

With reference to the Supreme Court as the apex court in our Indian judiciary, explain the following:

• Any three cases that fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
• Power of judicial review

Answer 1

Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court:

• Disputes between the Government of India ​and one or more states​
• Disputes between two or more states of ​the Union of India​
• Disputes between the Union and any state, as well as disputes between other states
• Suits involving Fundamental Rights​ and​ interpretation of the Constitution​

Power of Judicial Review:

• The Supreme Court has the power to review or ​examine any law passed by the legislature.​
• If the law passed by the legislature contradicts any provision of the Constitution, ​the Supreme Court can declare it null and void.​