Question

The Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is provided under which provision of Indian Constitution?

• A. Article 32
• B. Article 136
• C. Article 143
• D. Article 145

Hint:

Remember, Article 143 is the key provision related to the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, where the President can seek the court’s opinion on any important question of law or fact.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To solve this, we need to understand the specific powers and jurisdiction granted to the Supreme Court under the Indian Constitution: 
1. Step 1: Understanding Advisory Jurisdiction. 
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. This provision allows the President of India to refer any question of law or fact of public importance to the Supreme Court for its opinion. The Supreme Court, however, is not bound to give a binding decision but only an advisory one.
2. Step 2: Article 32 vs Article 136. 
While Article 32 grants the right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights, and Article 136 deals with the Supreme Court’s power to grant special leave to appeal, neither of these deals specifically with advisory jurisdiction.
3. Step 3: Importance of Article 143. 
Article 143 specifically empowers the President to refer important legal questions to the Supreme Court for advice. Therefore, it is the correct provision for advisory jurisdiction.