2025 · Q110
Consider the following statements:
- 1The Supreme Court of India and High Courts have exclusive original jurisdiction in disputes amongst two or more States.
- 2Only the Supreme Court of India, High Courts and District Courts have the power to issue Writs.
- 3Chief Minister of a State has absolutely no role in the entire appointment process of a High Court Judge.
- 4Local customs and conventions which do not contradict a Statute or the Constitution are recognised and taken into account by Courts while administering justice in certain spheres.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Indian Polity, Governance and ConstitutionJudiciary
- AOne
- BTwo
- CThree
- DFour
Explanation
Only one statement is correct. Statement 4 is correct: Article 13(3)(a) recognises custom having the force of law, and courts do take non-repugnant local customs into account in certain spheres. Statement 1 is wrong because exclusive original jurisdiction in inter-state disputes vests only in the Supreme Court (Article 131), not in High Courts. Statement 2 is wrong because district courts cannot issue writs. Statement 3 is wrong because the Chief Minister's views are obtained in the appointment process of High Court judges.