Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET 2023 Political Science
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Supreme Court of India?
- 1. Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, International Commercial Arbitration can also be initiated in the Supreme Court.
- 2. The Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction under Article 143.
- 3. Article 32 of the Constitution gives extensive original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court with regard to enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3 only — All three statements are correct, so the answer is statements one, two and three.
Explanation
★All three statements are correct, so the answer is statements one, two and three.
★Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, certain applications in international commercial arbitration, such as the appointment of arbitrators, can be made directly to the Supreme Court.
★Article 143 gives the Supreme Court a special advisory jurisdiction, allowing the President to seek its opinion on a question of law or fact of public importance.
★Article 32 gives the Supreme Court extensive original jurisdiction to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
★Article 32 is itself a fundamental right and makes the Supreme Court the guarantor and protector of fundamental rights.
★The advisory opinion of the Supreme Court under Article 143 is not binding on the President.
★For NET, connect Article 32, Article 143 and the special role of the Supreme Court in arbitration matters.
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