History & Civics
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follows:
In India, the Supreme Court can exercise advisory jurisdiction under Article 143 of the Constitution. With regard to the President, these opinions are purely advisory.
Mention any two points about the Supreme Court that you can deduce from the passage.
Answer
In India, the Supreme Court can exercise advisory jurisdiction under Article 143 of the Constitution. This means that:
- The Supreme Court can give its opinion on any question of law or fact of public importance as may be referred to it for consideration by the President.
- This advice is not binding on the Government and cannot be enforced like a judgment.
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