The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
advisory jurisdiction
appellate jurisdiction
original jurisdiction
writ jurisdiction
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(a) the Government of India and one or more States; or
(b) the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other; or
(c) two or more States.
Disputes between the Centre and States fall under this category.
– Appellate Jurisdiction: Hearing appeals against judgments of High Courts and other courts.
– Advisory Jurisdiction (Article 143): President can seek advice on a question of law or fact of public importance.
– Writ Jurisdiction (Article 32): Issuing writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.