Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Supreme Court decides the disputes regarding the election of the president and the vice-president.
2.Supreme Court has power to review its own judgment or order.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The Supreme Court has numerous powers:
(a) It decides the disputes regarding the election of the president and the vice-president. In this regard, it has the original, exclusive and final authority.
(b) It enquires into the conduct and behavior of the chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission on a reference made by the president.
If it finds them guilty of misbehavior, it can recommend to the president for their removal. The advice tendered by the Supreme Court in this regard is binding on the President.
(c) It has power to review its own judgment or order. Thus, it is not bound by its previous decision and can depart from it in the interest of justice or community welfare.
Source: Laxmikanth
