This article provides for the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. The President can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on two types of matters: (1) on any question of law or fact of public importance which has arisen or is likely to arise; (2) on any dispute arising out of any pre-Constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, Sanad or other similar instrument.
Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the president to consult the Supreme Court ?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2012 · Topic: Articles of the Constitution (Articles related to the Union and State Judiciary)
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