Q. Which of the following matters comes under the ambit of “original jurisdiction” of the Supreme Court?
1.Inter-state water disputes
2.Matters referred to the Finance Commission
3.Adjustment of certain expenses and pensions between the Centre and the states
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not extend to the following:
(a) A dispute arising out of any pre-Constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanad or other similar instrument.
(b) A dispute arising out of any treaty, agreement, etc., which specifically provides that the said jurisdiction does not extend to such a dispute.
(c) Inter-state water disputes.
(d) Matters referred to the Finance Commission.
(e) Adjustment of certain expenses and pensions between the Centre and the states.
(f) Ordinary dispute of Commercial nature between the Centre and the states.
(g) Recovery of damages by a state against the Centre.
Source: Laxmikanth
