Which one among the following disputes is *not* included in the ‘original jurisdiction’ of the Supreme Court of India ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Between the Government of India and one or more states” option2=”Between the Government of India and one or more citizens of India” option3=”Between the Government of India and any state or states on one side and one or more states on the other” option4=”Between two or more states” correct=”option2″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2010
– The Government of India and one or more States.
– The Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other.
– Two or more States, if the dispute involves a question (whether of law or fact) on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends.
The original jurisdiction *does not* extend to disputes between the Government of India and its citizens, or between States and citizens, or between citizens. Such disputes typically fall under the jurisdiction of High Courts or subordinate courts, or the Supreme Court’s appellate or writ jurisdiction depending on the nature of the case.
– Disputes involving citizens are generally outside the scope of the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction under Article 131.