16-12-2017, 04:31 PM
Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
*Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are
(1)Original Jurisdiction
(2)Writ Jurisdiction
(3)Appellate Jurisdiction
(4)Advisory Jurisdiction
(5)Revisory Jurisdiction
(1)Original Jurisdiction
*The Supreme Court has the exclusive authority to decide any dispute involving a question of law or facts between the Government of India and one or more states or between two or more states.
*Article 131 of the Constitution deals with original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
(2)Writ Jurisdiction
*Article 32 imposes a duty on the Supreme Court to enforce the fundamental rights.
*Under the Article every individual has the right to move the Supreme Court directly for the enforcement of his fundamental rights.
*To enforce the fundamental rights, the Supreme Court can issue five types of writs-Habeas corpus, Mandamas, Quo Warranto, Certiorari and Prohibition.
(3)Appellate Jurisdiction
*Supreme court is the highest appeallate court in India
*In the constitutional matters an appeal lies to the Supreme court, if the High court certifies that the case involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the constitution.
*However, the Supreme Court by its own, may grant special leave for appeal before it.
(4)Advisory Jurisdiction
*One of the salient features of the Supreme Court of India is its advisory jurisdiction under Article 143.
*The President can refer to the Supreme court a matter which needs its advice.
(5)Revisory Jurisdiction
*Eventhough all the judgements and orders passed by the Supreme Court are binding on all the courts in India, they are not binding on the Supreme Court.
