what are the functions of supreme court
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Functions of the Supreme Court-The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of appeal in India. It has very specific functions to perform.
(a) Original Jurisdiction-Under the original jurisdiction Supreme court has authority to hear and make decision in first instance. The Original Jurisdiction covers the cases like ;
◾️ Any dispute between the Union government and one or more states.
◾Disputes between two states
◾️Dispute between the Union government and any States.
◾Fundamental Rights cases.
(b) Appellate Jurisdiction-Under the Appellate Jurisdiction, an appeal can be made in the Supreme court regarding any judgment of a high court, if it is certified by the High Court.
The Supreme court may grant a Special Leave of appeal in case a High Court refuses to give such certificate.
(c) Consultative Jurisdiction-In any case of the public importance, the President of India may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court. But in this case, Supreme Court is not bound by any obligation to express its opinion; nor any Opinion expressed by the Supreme Court is binding on the President.
(d) Court of Record-The supreme court of India keeps the record of all the judgement for further reference and discussion in the court. Hence the supreme court is known as the Court of Record.