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Under Article 143 of the Indian Constitution, the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can be invoked by whom?

A. Prime Minister of India directly
B. President of India✓ Correct Answer
C. Any High Court Chief Justice
D. Union Law Minister

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 143 of the Constitution empowers the President of India to consult the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact of public importance. The apex court may tender its opinion after such hearing as it thinks fit, though such advisory opinions are not strictly binding on the executive. Neither ministers nor courts can independently initiate this referral process.

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