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What is original jurisdiction? In what matters does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?

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A court is said to have original jurisdiction over cases that are filed directly in that court, rather than come up in appeal from a lower court. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over disputes between state governments or between the Union and state governments. It also has original jurisdiction over cases related to the determination of the' constitutional validity of laws and those related to the protection of the Fundamental Rights.