Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
1. A dispute between th

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Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States
2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State
3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory
4. A dispute between two or more States
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C because the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, as defined under Article 131 of the Constitution, deals exclusively with federal disputes.

Point 1 and Point 4 are correct because the Supreme Court has the power to hear disputes between the Center and one or more States, or disputes between two or more States, in the first instance.

Point 2 is incorrect because election disputes regarding Parliament or State Legislatures are originally handled by the High Courts.

Point 3 is incorrect because Article 131 specifically mentions States. Union Territories are considered administrative units of the Center, and disputes involving them do not fall under the federal original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

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1 and 2

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2 and 3

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1 and 4

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3 and 4

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