Mains Paper I · 2 Indian Constitution · 2.11 Judiciary

2.11.2 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.

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Key terms

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

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