Question

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements I and II.

(I) Both the Supreme Court and the High Courts have the power of Original jurisdiction to settle disputes between the Central government and one or more States and UTs.

(II) The Supreme Court has Original jurisdiction with regard to the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

विकल्प

• (I) is true, but (II) is false.

• (I) is false, but (II) is true.

• Both (I) and (II) are true, but (II) is not the correct explanation of (I).

• Both (I) and (II) are false.

Answer 1

(I) is false, but (II) is true.

Explanation:

Statement I is false because settling federal disputes between the Central government and the States is the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India; High Courts do not possess this power. Statement II is absolutely true because citizens can directly approach the Supreme Court under Article 32 for the enforcement of their Fundamental Rights, which constitutes a core part of its original jurisdiction.