Question

The term ‘jurisdiction” in a federation means:__
A)Law
B)Area of influence
C)Sovereignty
D)Autonomy

Answer 1

Hint: A federation is a political structure that is characterised by a union under a central federal government of partly self-governing provinces, states, or other regions. The self-governing status of the component states in a federation, as well as the division of power between them and the central government, is usually constitutionally entrenched and can not be altered by any party, state or federal political body's unilateral decision.

Complete answer:
 Jurisdiction is the practical authority given, as defined by the type of case and the location of the problem, to a legal body to administer justice. The Supreme Court has initial, appeal, and advisory jurisdiction in India. Its exclusive original jurisdiction includes all cases between the Government of India and the States of India or on the one hand, between the Government of India and the States and on the other hand, one or more States and on the other hand, cases between the States.

Original jurisdiction applies to cases specifically brought before the Supreme Court. Cases requiring the interpretation of the Constitution or cases related to the deprivation of constitutional rights are heard before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court shall resolve such cases in the event of a dispute between two or more States, or between the union and the States.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A)

Note: The Supreme Court's appeal may be relied upon by a certificate issued by the High Court concerned pursuant to Article 132(1), 133(1) or 134 of the Constitution in respect of any decision, decree or final order of the High Court in civil or criminal proceedings involving serious questions of law relating to the interpretation of the Constitution of India. In matters that may be expressly referred to by the President of India pursuant to Article 143 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction.