Question

describe the power and functions of the supreme court of India

Answer 1

The power of a court does not depend not only upon its functions but also upon the utility and uses of thesefunctions The Supreme Court of Indiais said to be the most powerful courtin the world as it has the largest jurisdiction. In India, the Supreme Court is the defender of the Constitution

Answer 2

Powers of supreme court :-

♥ The Supreme Court is the Apex court of India , it is the last resort in case of appeals .

♥ The judges of Supreme court are appointed by the President in consultation with such other judges .

♥ The Supreme Court is primarily a court of appeal though it hears cases in the original jurisdiction .

♥ It is the guarantor and guardian of Fundamental Rights .

♥ It has the power of giving an advisory opinion to the President in certain matters .

Functions of supreme court :-

♥ It takes up appeals against the verdicts of the High Courts , other courts and tribunals .

♥ It settles disputes between various government authorities , governments and between the centre and any state government .

♥ The law that SC declares is binding on all the courts in India and on the Union as well as the state governments .

♥ It also hears matters which the President refers to it in its advisory role .