Supreme Court Jurisdictions Overview

The video tutorial explains the four types of jurisdictions of the Supreme Court of India: original, writs, appellate, and advisory. Original jurisdiction allows direct access to the Supreme Court for federal disputes. Writs jurisdiction enables the Court to issue orders when fundamental rights are violated. Appellate jurisdiction positions the Supreme Court as the highest court of appeal, allowing cases from lower courts to be reviewed. Advisory jurisdiction allows the President to seek the Court's opinion on matters of public importance, though the advice is not binding.

What are the four types of jurisdictions of the Supreme Court of India?

• Constitutional, Administrative, Commercial, Environmental

• Original, Appellate, Writs, Advisory

• Federal, State, Local, International

• Civil, Criminal, Family, Tax

In which type of jurisdiction can the Supreme Court be approached directly without involving lower courts?

• Advisory Jurisdiction

• Writs Jurisdiction

• Original Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

What is the primary purpose of writs jurisdiction?

• To address violations of fundamental rights

• To provide legal advice to the government

• To handle appeals from lower courts

• To resolve disputes between states

Which of the following is NOT a type of writ issued by the Supreme Court?

• Mandamus

• Prohibition

• Habeas Corpus

• Certiorari

What does appellate jurisdiction allow the Supreme Court to do?

• Directly resolve disputes between the Union and States

• Issue writs for the protection of fundamental rights

• Act as the highest court of appeal

• Provide advisory opinions to the President

Under appellate jurisdiction, what must the High Court do for a case to be appealed to the Supreme Court?

• Issue a writ for the case

• Seek the President's approval

• Certify the case as fit for appeal

• Declare the case as a matter of public importance

What is the role of the Supreme Court in advisory jurisdiction?

• To issue binding decisions on constitutional matters

• To provide non-binding advice to the President

• To resolve disputes between states

• To handle appeals from lower courts

Can the President ignore the advice given by the Supreme Court under advisory jurisdiction?

• Only if the advice is unconstitutional

• No, the advice must be followed

• Only if the Parliament approves

• Yes, the advice is non-binding

What is one benefit of the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

• It ensures all laws are constitutional

• It helps avoid unnecessary litigations

• It resolves disputes between states

• It provides a final verdict on appeals

Which jurisdiction allows the Supreme Court to interpret the constitution for the President?

• Advisory Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Original Jurisdiction

• Writs Jurisdiction