Question

In terms of jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has
A) original and appellate B) original and executive C) legislative and original D) executive and appellate

Answer 1

Answer:

The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over – the authority to hear – a wide range of cases. Its jurisdiction is generally classified into original, appellate and advisory. Under its original jurisdiction, the Court enforces fundamental rights, hears federal disputes and can transfer cases.

Answer 2

The correct answer is Option(a)original and appellate

• The supreme court is the highest court in India and is the protector of the constitution.
• It has original jurisdiction over matters like centre-state relations, the position of the judiciary, fundamental rights
• It is also the highest court of appeal overall type of cases and can also take Suo Moto Cognizance over various cases.
• Supreme Court undertakes all the other courts in India.