Which one of the following statements about the Supreme Court is not correct?
Under Article 129 and Article 144 of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court has been vested with power to punish for contempt of court.
The Supreme Court has been vested with advisory jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court may refuse to provide opinion to the President, if so asked, in certain circumstances.
Law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India.
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC CAPF – 2021
– Article 143 provides for the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, allowing the President to seek its opinion. The Court has discretion in whether to provide an opinion.
– Article 141 declares that law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India.