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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the country. In this context, explain: Its original Jurisdiction
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Solution
Original Jurisdiction: Certain cases are brought before the Supreme Court directly, for the first time. This happens in cases involving:
- Disputes between the union government and one or more state governments.
- Disputes between two or more state governments.
- Violation of the Constitution by the government or an individual.
- Violation of the Fundamental Rights of an individual.
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