Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Supreme Court decides the disputes regarding the election of the president and the vice-president.
2.Supreme Court is bound by its previous decision and cannot depart from it.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Supreme Court decides the disputes regarding the election of the president and the vice-president. In this regard, it has the original, exclusive and final authority.

It has the power to review its own judgement 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


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