Question

describe powers and functions of supreme court. Also define them.

Answer 1

Powers and Functions of the Supreme Court of India are:

It is the highest court of appeal in the civil and criminal cases.

The Supreme Court can hear appeal against the decisions of the High Court.

It can decide any disputes which arise between the citizens of the country, between citizens and the Government, between two or more state governments and between the Central and the State Governments.

The Supreme Court can declare any law passed by the Government as illegal if it violates any provisions of the Constitution.

Answer 2

Power and Functions of Supreme Court

Θ ORIGINAL JURISDICTION

• The Supreme Court has the power to take cases directly in matters between the Government of state or the Centre .
• It has original jurisdiction in Fundamental rights and matters relating to Constitution.

Θ APPELLATE JURISDICTION

• The Supreme Court may take appeals from any Lower Courts
• It solves criminal , civil and constitutional cases .

Θ ADVISORY JURISDICTION

• The Supreme Court may advise the President on any matter of public importance when the President asks for the advice.

Θ REVISORY JURISDICTION

• The Supreme Court revises its own decisions and corrects wrong judgement.

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