Question

discuss the function and working of supreme court​

Answer 1

Answer:

It settles disputes between various government authorities, between state governments, and between the centre and any state government. It also hears matters which the President refers to it, in its advisory role. The SC can also take up cases suo moto (on its own).

Explanation:

The Supreme Court functions as a last resort tribunal. Its rulings cannot be appealed. It also decides on cases dealing with the interpretation of the constitution (for example, it can overturn a law passed by Congress if it deems it unconstitutional).

Answer 2

The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial body of the government of India and the highest court of India under the constitution. It is the most senior constitutional court, and has the power of judicial review. The Chief Justice of India is the head and chief judge of the supreme court and the court consists of a maximum of 34 judges and it has extensive powers in the form of original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions. It is regarded as the most powerful public institution in India.

Supreme Court Of India

भारतीय ऊच्चतम न्यायालय

Established

1 October 1937; 83 years ago

(as Federal Court of India)

28 January 1950; 70 years ago

(as Supreme Court of India)[1]

Location

Tilak Marg, New Delhi, Delhi

Coordinates

28.622237°N 77.239584°E

Motto

यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः॥ (IAST: Yato Dharmastato Jayaḥ); Where there is righteousness (dharma), there is victory (jayah)

Composition method

Collegium of the Supreme Court of India

Authorized by

Constitution of India

Judge term length

Mandatory retirement at 65 years of age

Number of positions

34 (33+1; present strength)