[amp_mcq option1=”Original Jurisdiction” option2=”Writ Jurisdiction” option3=”Appellate Jurisdiction” option4=”Advisory Jurisdiction” correct=”option2″]
The correct answer is: B. Writ Jurisdiction
Writ jurisdiction is the power of a court to issue a writ, which is an order directing a person to do or not do something. The Supreme Court of India has original jurisdiction in a few cases, but it has writ jurisdiction in all cases involving the violation of fundamental rights. This means that any individual, whose fundamental right has been violated, can directly move the Supreme Court for remedy.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Original jurisdiction is the power of a court to hear a case at the first instance. The Supreme Court of India has original jurisdiction in a few cases, such as disputes between the states, disputes between the central government and a state, and disputes between the central government and a foreign state.
- Appellate jurisdiction is the power of a court to hear an appeal from a lower court. The Supreme Court of India has appellate jurisdiction in all cases involving the interpretation of the Constitution.
- Advisory jurisdiction is the power of a court to give an advisory opinion on a legal question. The Supreme Court of India has advisory jurisdiction only on the request of the President of India.