Multiple choice

Which of the following is covered under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

  1. dispute relating to the civil matters

  2. dispute related to the criminal matters including the murder

  3. dispute between the two states of the Indian union

  4. disputes between two citizens from different states
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 131 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in disputes between the Government of India and one or more states, or between two or more states. It does NOT extend to disputes between private citizens or ordinary criminal/civil matters.

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