Q. With reference to Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court, Consider the following Statements: It is an exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Under this, the court can only settle disputes but cannot interpret the powers of Union and State Governments. It not only covers disputes between the Union and States but also among the States themselves. Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect? Options: A . &nbsp1 only B . &nbsp1 and 3 only C . &nbsp2 and 3 only D . &nbsp2 only

Q. With reference to Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court, Consider the f

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Q. With reference to Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court, Consider the following Statements:

It is an exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Under this, the court can only settle disputes but cannot interpret the powers of Union and State Governments.

It not only covers disputes between the Union and States but also among the States themselves.

Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect?

Options:

A . 1 only

B . 1 and 3 only

C . 2 and 3 only

D . 2 only

Answer: Option D
:
D
Explanation:
Original jurisdiction means cases that can be directly considered by the Supreme Court without going to the lower courts before that.In any federal country, legal disputes are bound to arise between the Union and the States; and among theStates themselves.
Statement 1 is correct: The power to resolve such cases is entrusted to the Supreme Court of India. It is called original jurisdiction because the Supreme Court alone has the power to deal with such cases.
Statement 2 is Incorrect: In this jurisdiction, the Supreme Court not just settles disputes but also interprets the powers of the Union and State government as laid down in the Constitution.
Statement 3 is correct: In any federal country, legal disputes are bound to arise between the Union and the States; and among the States themselves. The power to resolve such cases is entrusted to the Supreme Court of India.

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