Which of the following statements are correct regarding the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?
A.Original jurisdiction extends to any dispute between the Government of India andone or more States or between the Government of India and any State or States on oneside and one or more States on the other or between two or more States.
B.Appellate Jurisdiction extends when the Union plus some States are one side andsome other States on the other side of the dispute.
C.Under Articles 129 and 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has been vestedwith the power to punish for contempt of court.
D.As of now, the International Commercial Arbitration cannot be initiated in the Supreme Court.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3. i.e. A and C only.
Regarding the Supreme Court of India’s jurisdiction:
- A is correct: The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over disputes between the Government of India and one or more States, or between States themselves.
- C is correct: Under Articles 129 and 142, the Supreme Court can punish for contempt of court to ensure justice.
- B is incorrect: Appellate jurisdiction involves appeals from lower courts, not disputes between the Union and States.
- D is incorrect: The Supreme Court can handle certain international commercial arbitrations according to its rules.