Question

Which of the following statements refers to epistolary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
a. Original jurisdiction of the supreme court under Article 131 of constitution
b. Taking cognizance of Public Interest Litigation matters through letters addressed to the court
c. Enforcement of decrees and order of the supreme court under 142 constitution
d. Advisory jurisdiction under Article 143 of jurisdiction

Answer 1

Hint: Epistolary jurisdiction is the court power by which the Supreme Court can convert any letter which has been addressed to it by any person into a writ and hear the matter. This concept came into the prominence of India in the second half of the 20th century and it gave rise to the Public Interest Litigation.

Complete answer:
Many technical rules of procedure have been relaxed as per doctrine; the burden of the individual in fighting is reduced by various beneficial principles. This is connected with PIL in the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution. On behalf of the oppressed people is a strategy adopted by the Supreme Court to facilitate access to justice is known as epistolary jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is a limit of judicial authority, to which a court of law can exercise its authority over cases and appeals. The logic behind introducing this concept in law is that a court should be able to try and adjudicate only in those matters with which it is connected within any geographical or political or pecuniary limits of its authority. There are mainly five types of jurisdiction in India namely; Subject-matter jurisdiction, territorial jurisdiction, pecuniary jurisdiction, original jurisdiction, appellate jurisdiction.

So, the correct option is

Note Litigation is a legal action that is initiated in a Court of law. The purpose of litigation is to enforce the right or seek a remedy. Public interest litigation is a legal class of community having some interest which affects their legal rights or liberties.