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Which Article of the Constitution deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in federal disputes between the Centre and States?
A. Article 129
B. Article 131✓ Correct Answer
C. Article 143
D. Article 145
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 131 of the Constitution grants the Supreme Court original jurisdiction in legal disputes between the Centre and one or more States, or between States inter se. Options like Article 129 pertain to the Supreme Court being a court of record, while Article 143 concerns the President's power to consult the court. This jurisdiction does not extend to ordinary disputes arising out of commercial treaties executed before the Constitution.
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