2 Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations · 2.3.1 Judiciary

2.3.1.2 Supreme Court: jurisdiction and powers

The Supreme Court decides disputes within the federation, hears appeals from all courts, enforces Fundamental Rights, advises the President, and can pass any order needed to do complete justice.

  • APPSC Group 1
  • Advanced level
  • 11 min read
  • Full course

Key terms

  • original jurisdiction
  • appellate jurisdiction
  • special leave petition
  • advisory jurisdiction
  • Article 142
  • court of record
  • contempt
  • curative petition
  • review

What this note covers

  1. Core factsFoundation
  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
  4. Mains writingMains writing
  5. Common trapsFoundation
  6. Quick revisionFoundation

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