ICSE Class 7 Answered

The Supreme Court has three kinds of power which it uses to pass judgments related to civil and criminal cases. These are

1. Original Jurisdiction: This jurisdiction involves cases which are brought to the Supreme Court to hear and decide for the first time. These cases include
1. Disputes between the Union and the State Government/Governments
2. Disputes between two or more States
3. Violation of the Constitution by an individual or by the Government
4. Violation of the fundamental rights of an individual
2. Appellate Jurisdiction: This jurisdiction involves the Supreme Court hearing the appeals against the judgments of the High Court. Appellate cases can be either Constitutional or civil or criminal. As the Supreme Court is the final court of appeal, it has the right to change and review the decisions of the High Court.
3. Advisory Jurisdiction: This jurisdiction involves the Supreme Court advising the President on request, on legal and constitutional issues. However, the President is not bound to follow the advice.