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ICSE Class 8 History & Civics Question 3 of 8

The Judiciary — Question 4

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Question 4

Describe the powers and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

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The powers and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are as follows:

  1. Original Jurisdiction — Original jurisdiction means the power to hear a dispute in the first instance. There are certain cases on which only the Supreme Court has the authority to decide and has Jurisdiction. These include:
    1. Disputes between Government of India and one or more States.
    2. Disputes between two or more States.
    3. Cases of violation of the Constitution by the government.
    4. Violation of fundamental rights of citizens.
  2. Appellate Jurisdiction — It means the power to grant special leave to appeal against the judgement delivered by any court in the country. The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal.
  3. Advisory Jurisdiction — The President may obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court on a question of law or fact which is of public importance.
  4. Revisory Jurisdiction — Supreme Court has the power to review any judgement or order made by it with a view to removing any mistake or error that might have crept in the judgement.
  5. Judicial Review — The Supreme Court is the interpreter of the Constitution and its decision is final. It has the power to review laws passed by the Union or State legislatures.