Multiple choice

What does the term 'Epistolary jurisdiction' of the Court imply?

  1. Power to take suo moto action without a formal petition

  2. Relaxation in the Court procedures

  3. Enlarging scope of a writ petition

  4. Transferring a case to the constitutional bench
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Epistolary jurisdiction refers to the judicial innovation where the Supreme Court or High Courts entertain public interest litigation based on letters, postcards, or informal communications, representing a relaxation of traditional court procedures regarding locus standi.

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