UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Judiciary Question Bank Indian Judiciary : The Supreme Court and other Subordinate Courts

Consider the following statements regarding the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Choose the correct ones from the codes given.

1. The reference for advice may be made to the Supreme Court on a question of law or fact by the President of India.

2. Disputes arising out of pre-Constitution treaties and agreements excluded from the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court may also be referred to it.

3. The advice given by the Supreme Court is binding on the Government.

4. One of the cases referred to the Supreme Court for its advice was the constitutionality of the Kerala Education Bill.

A) 1, 2 and 4

B) 1, 3 and 4

C) 1, 2 and 4

D) 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

The advice given by the Supreme Court may not be binding on the Government.