Jurisdiction of supreme court

The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body in the country and has jurisdiction over various matters as defined by the Constitution of India. Here are the main areas of jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in India:

1. Constitutional Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review and can interpret the provisions of the Constitution. It can hear cases related to the violation of fundamental rights, constitutional disputes between the Union and the states, disputes between states, and disputes between the Union and the states.

2. Appellate Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in India. It hears appeals against the judgments and orders of the High Courts, both civil and criminal, in certain cases. It can also hear appeals from various tribunals and other judicial bodies.

3. Original Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in a limited number of cases. It can hear disputes between the Union and one or more states, or between states, if the dispute involves a question of law or fact on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends.

4. Advisory Jurisdiction: The President of India can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact that are of public importance. The Supreme Court has the power to give such opinions, which are binding on the President.

5. Writ Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court has the power to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights. These include writs like habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari. The Court can issue these writs to protect the fundamental rights of individuals.


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