- Statement I: A dispute between two or more States is included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 131. - Statement II: A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State is generally not included in the original jurisdiction. Election petitions concerning Parliament/State Legislatures are typically filed in the High Courts. Disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President are, however, within the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (Article 71). - Statement III: A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory is not included in the original jurisdiction under Article 131. The original jurisdiction deals with disputes between the Union and States, or between States. Union Territories are administered by the Union Government. - Statement IV: A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States is included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 131.
Which of the following are not included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court ? I. A dispute between two or more States. II. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State. III. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory. IV. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below :
Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Original Jurisdiction (Exclusive and Concurrent))
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