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Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
- 1.Dispute between the Government of India and one or more States
- 2.A dispute regarding elections to either House of the parliament or that of Legislature of a State
- 3.A dispute between the Government of India and Union Territory
- 4.A dispute between two or more States.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- A.1 and 2
- B.2 and 3
- C.1 and 4
- D.3 and 4
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. 1 and 4
The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, as defined in Article 131 of the Constitution, exclusively covers disputes between the Union and one or more States, or between the Union and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other, or between two or more States. Disputes involving Union Territories are generally handled through other provisions, and election disputes are typically adjudicated by election tribunals and high courts, not directly by the Supreme Court under its original jurisdiction.
Source: UPSC gs1 2012