Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Parliament cannot enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as its jurisdiction is limited to that conferred by the Constitution.
  2. The officers and servants of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned chief justice and the administrative expenses are charged on the consolidated fund of India and the consolidated fund of the concerned state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (1) is not correct as according to Article 138(1) of the Constitution, Parliament can enlarge the jurisdiction and powers of the SC w.r.t. to any of the matters in the Union List.

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