what are the powers and function of the supreme court
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POWERS:
1.Original Jurisdiction: Cases which come directly to the supreme court are under its original jurisdiction and it settles disputes between Centre and State or Between States, Disputes concerning the election of the president and vice-president and the disputes arising out of the Implementation of Fundamental Rights.
2.Appellate Jurisdiction: It hears appeals against some decisions of the High Courts, the cases concerned to civil, criminal and Constitutional matters.The Certificate of the High Court is necessary for appeals relating to civil, criminal and Constitutional matters,Such certificates can be granted by the high courts on their own or on the request of the parties,In some criminal cases, the accused can directly appeal to the supreme court in case of death sentence or Imprisonment of more than ten years.
3.Judicial Review:
The Supreme Court can review any judgment given by itself and also given the power to withdraw the case if it feels an important question of law is involved.
The Power of Judicial review is to decide the Constitutionality of the acts passed by the Legislatures.
FUNCTIONS :
4.Guardian of Fundamental Rights:
When fundamental rights of citizens are violated either by the government or any individual, it protects the Fundamental rights of Citizens.
5.Guardian of the Constitution:
If the government passes any law against the constitution, the supreme court declares it unconstitutional.
6.Advisory Jurisdiction:
The Supreme Court gives legal advice to the president of India on matters of constitutional or legal importance.