Question

Explain the original or Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Answer 1

Congress may not strip the U.S. Supreme Court of jurisdiction over those cases that fall under the Court's original jurisdiction defined in the U.S. Constitution. Congress can limit only the appellate jurisdiction of the Court.

Answer 2

Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court is related to the cases dealing with any kind of disagreement or clash between two states or union territories or among more than two states or union territories.

Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court is related to the cases where an appeal from the lower court is passed onto the Supreme court. This can be a matter related to a civil or criminal case or can be a question on law.