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What is the primary objective and scope of the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India under Article 131?
A. Hearing appeals from judgments delivered by all High Courts in civil and criminal matters.
B. Adjudicating legal disputes exclusively arising in federal matters between the Government of India and one or more States, or between two or more States.✓ Correct Answer
C. Providing advisory opinions to the President of India on matters referred under Article 143.
D. Issuing prerogative writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights of citizens across the nation.
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 131 of the Indian Constitution confers exclusive original jurisdiction on the Supreme Court in any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States, or between the Government of India and any State on one side and one or more States on the other, or between two or more States, provided the dispute involves a question of law or fact on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends. Appellate jurisdiction covers civil and criminal appeals under Articles 132 to 136. Writ jurisdiction falls under Article 32.
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