Question

Two statements are given. Choose the correct option based on the statements
Statements :
1. The Supreme Court can review its own judgements
2. Public Interest Litigation can be filed directly in the Supreme Court

• A. Only (1) is true
• B. Only (2) is true
• C. Both (1) and (2) are true
• D. Both (1) and (2) are false

Hint:

Under Article 137, the Supreme Court is not bound by its own previous decisions and can review them.
PILs are a powerful tool for social change and can be filed in either the SC (under Article 32) or any HC (under Article 226).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Verify Statement 1.
Article 137 of the Constitution expressly grants the Supreme Court the power to review its own judgements or orders. Statement 1 is true.
Step 2: Verify Statement 2.
Under Article 32, any person can move the Supreme Court directly for enforcement of fundamental rights, and PIL can be filed directly in the Supreme Court. Statement 2 is also true.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Both statements correctly state established constitutional provisions.
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