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Under Article 143 of the Indian Constitution, the President can refer questions of law or fact of public importance to the Supreme Court for its advisory opinion. Is the Supreme Court bound to give its opinion, and is the President bound to follow it?
A. The Supreme Court is bound to give its opinion, and the President is bound to follow it.
B. The Supreme Court is not bound to give its opinion in all cases, and the President is not bound to follow the advice given.✓ Correct Answer
C. The Supreme Court is bound to give its opinion, but the President is not bound to follow it.
D. Neither the Supreme Court nor the President is bound by any statutory conditions.
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 143, the Supreme Court holds discretionary power to refuse answering references made under the first clause concerning public importance, and any advisory opinion provided is non-binding on the President. This advisory role serves to assist the executive rather than issue binding judicial verdicts.
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