1. The Supreme Court safeguards the Constitution by adjudicating disputes between the Union and State governments within its original jurisdiction.
2. It upholds the division of powers between the Union and the States via judicial review.
| Subject List in Indian Constitution | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Union List | Defence and Commerce |
| State List | Police and Agriculture |
| Concurrent List | Forest and Communication |
| Residuary Subjects | Computer Software and Trade |