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Q112 (CDS-II/2016) Polity & Governance › Judiciary › Supreme Court structure and powers Answer Verified

Which one of the following is not true about the powers of the Supreme Court?

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The Supreme Court's power to issue writs for the protection of fundamental rights is not exclusive. Under Article 32, the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to issue writs like habeas corpus and mandamus, but this power is concurrent with the High Courts under Article 226 [4]. While the Supreme Court is the guarantor of fundamental rights, an aggrieved citizen can approach either the Supreme Court or a High Court [3]. Regarding other powers, Article 131 grants the Supreme Court exclusive original jurisdiction in inter-governmental disputes between the Centre and States or between States [5]. Article 143 provides for advisory jurisdiction where the President may refer questions of law or fact [2]. Additionally, under Article 137, the Supreme Court possesses the power to review its own judgments or orders to rectify any errors, ensuring justice is served.

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  1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 8: Fundamental Rights > WRITS-TYPES AND SCOPE > p. 99
  2. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 26: Supreme Court > II Writ Jurisdiction > p. 291
  3. [4] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 8: Fundamental Rights > WRITS-TYPES AND SCOPE > p. 98
  4. [3] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 26: Supreme Court > II Writ Jurisdiction > p. 291
  5. [5] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 27: Judicial Review > CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW > p. 298
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