Question

The legal disputes between the Union of India and the States or States inter se are to be heard

• A. in any court in India
• B. both by the Supreme Court of India and the High Courts
• C. only by the High Courts
• D. only in the Supreme Court of India

Hint:

Remember: Article 131 = Federal Disputes = Exclusive Original Jurisdiction of SC.
Whenever you see a dispute involving "Union vs. State" or "State vs. State", the answer is always only the Supreme Court of India!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identify the type of jurisdiction.
Disputes between the Union of India and States are constitutional in nature and require a special forum.
Step 2: Apply Article 131.
Article 131 of the Indian Constitution grants exclusive original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court of India to adjudicate disputes between the Union and one or more States, or between States themselves.
Step 3: Eliminate wrong options.
High Courts do not have jurisdiction over Union-State disputes. Only the Supreme Court has this exclusive original jurisdiction.
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