Consider the following statements : The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact 1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest). 2. if he seeks such an advice. 3. only if the matters rel

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Q: 10 (IAS/2010)
Consider the following statements : The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact
1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).
2. if he seeks such an advice.
3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

IAS

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Only statement 2 is correct. The Supreme Court of India can tender advice to the President of India only if he seeks such advice. The Constitution of India does not provide for the Supreme Court to give advice on its own initiative or only on matters related to Fundamental Rights of citizens.