Powers of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has the following judicial powers:
- Original Jurisdiction
- Appellate Jurisdiction
- Advisory Jurisdiction
- Review Jurisdiction
Original Jurisdiction
- In cases when there are disagreements between the Central government and the state government or between two or more state governments, the Supreme Court serves as the original jurisdiction authority under Article 131 of the Constitution.
- According to Article 139A of the Constitution, the Supreme Court may, at its judgment or on the advice of the Attorney General of India, accept matters from the high courts while they are still pending if they involve the same legal problem that has to be decided by the Supreme Court.
- Additionally, it has the power to transfer cases that are still ongoing, appeals, or other legal actions from one High Court to another High Court.
- The Supreme Court has the authority to issue writs, orders, or directions under Article 139 of the Constitution.
- The Supreme Court is also able to uphold fundamental rights, according to section 32 of the Constitution.
Appellate Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court has administrative authority in cases involving civil, criminal, or constitutional law, according to articles 132, 133, and 134 of the Constitution. Additionally, under article 136, the Supreme Court has the authority to grant exceptional leave requested by any Indian judicial court, but not by Army courts.
Advisory Jurisdiction
According to article 143 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court may provide the President of India with legal advice where the basis of the issue is related to the public interest. Additionally, the President has the right to consult others on problems relating to Article 131 of the Constitution.
Review Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court has the authority to examine any laws that are being approved by the legislature under article 137 of the Constitution.
Court of Record
The Supreme Court is a Court of Record whose judgments are recorded as evidence and testimony.
Powers and Functions of Supreme Court
The highest judicial court of India is the Supreme Court of India and is also the final court of appeal in the country. It is the most senior constitutional court and also has the final decision to make when it comes to all legal matters except in the case of personal laws and interstate river disputes, and the power of judicial review also lies with them.
Table of Content
- Supreme Court of India
- History of Supreme Court
- Significance of Supreme Court of India
- Functions of the Supreme Court
- Composition of Supreme Court
- Powers of the Supreme Court
- Judicial Independence
The Chief Justice of India is the Head and also Chief Judge of the Supreme Court, which includes a maximum of around 34 judges, and has enormous powers in terms and form of original, advisory, and appellate jurisdictions. On, November 9, 2022, Justice D.Y.Chandrachud took oath as the 50th Chief Justice of India.
Established |
1 October 1937 ( as Federal Court of India) 28 January 1950 (as Supreme Court of India) |
Location | Tilak Marg, New Delhi |
Motto | Yato Dharmastato Jayah |
Composition Method | Collegium of Supreme Court of India |
Authorized by | Constitution of India |
Judge termed Length | Mandatory retirement at 65 years of age |
Chief Justice of India | D.Y.Chandrachud |