Which of the following are the powers of the Supreme Court of India?

Original jurisdiction in a dispute between the Government of India and one or more States
The power to hear appeals from the High Courts
Passing decrees and orders for doing justice in any matter before it
Render advice to the President of India in matters of law

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2017

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Statement 1 is correct; the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in disputes between the Government of India and one or more States (Article 131). Statement 2 is correct; the Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal and hears appeals from High Courts (Articles 132, 133, 134). Statement 3 is correct; under Article 142, the Supreme Court can pass such decrees or make such orders as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter before it. Statement 4 is correct; the Supreme Court has advisory jurisdiction under Article 143 to render advice to the President on questions of law or fact of public importance.

The Supreme Court of India possesses wide-ranging powers, including original, appellate, advisory, and review jurisdictions, as well as powers to issue writs and do complete justice.

Article 141 states that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India. The Supreme Court also has the power of judicial review, meaning it can examine the constitutional validity of legislative enactments and executive orders of both the Central and State governments.

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