Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Which of the following is/are correct?
- 1. Article 143 provides for the power of the President to consult the Supreme Court
- 2. The opinion of the Supreme Court is not binding upon the President
- 3. The Supreme Court is not bound to give an opinion on the subject referred
- 4. The Supreme Court is bound to give advice if the matter is referred under the proviso to Article 131
A1 and 4
B2 and 4
C1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
D1, 2 and 4
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★Article 143 lets the President seek the Supreme Court's advisory opinion.
★That opinion is not binding upon the President.
★On a question of law, the Supreme Court is not bound to give its opinion.
★But it must advise if the matter is referred under the proviso to Article 131.
★These cover the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
★So every statement here is correct.
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