Indian Polity • JudiciaryEasy
Under Article 143, who can seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on a question of law or fact?
A. The Prime Minister
B. The President✓ Correct Answer
C. The Governor of a State
D. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 143 empowers the President of India to consult the Supreme Court and seek its advisory opinion on any question of law or fact of public importance. Neither the Prime Minister nor the Speaker possesses the constitutional authority to make direct references for advisory opinions.
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