2016 · Q112
Which one of the following is not true about the powers of the Supreme Court?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AThe Supreme Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction in inter-governmental disputes.
- BThe Supreme Court has advisory jurisdiction on a question of law or fact which may be referred to it by the President of India.
- CThe Supreme Court has the power to review its own judgment or order.
- DThe Supreme Court has the exclusive power to issue writs to protect the fundamental rights of the people.
Explanation
Statement (d) is not true: the Supreme Court's writ power is not exclusive — High Courts also issue writs under Article 226, and for "any other purpose" beyond fundamental rights. Statements (a), (b) and (c) correctly describe the Court's original jurisdiction in inter-governmental disputes, its advisory jurisdiction under Article 143, and its power of review under Article 137.