SUPREME COURT ADVISORY JURISDICTION (ARTICLE 143)

                                                            SUPREME COURT ADVISORY JURISDICTION (ARTICLE 143)

WHAT IS JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF INDIA?

• The Judiciary system of India is law and rules stated for the welfare of citizens.
• It is responsible to ensure and re-enforce law and order. 
• The court has the power to make decisions and also enforce the law, solve disputes. 
• Judiciary system consists of Judges and other magistrates.

COMPONENTS OF JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF INDIA

• The Indian constitution is the source of law in India and also the supreme law of India.
•  Judicial System of India consists of

• Supreme Court     
• High Court      
• District Court    
• Subordinate Court

ARTICLES RELATED TO JUDICIARY

• Supreme Court: Article 124 to 147
• High Court: Article 214 to 231
• Subordinate Courts: Article 233 to 237

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ADVISORY JURISDICTION

• President seeks advice from SC through Attorney General.
• It might be done in 2 types of cases.

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1. Question of Law or Fact of Public Importance.
   • SC may tender or refuse to tender its opinion to the President

2. Dispute arising out of pre-Constitutional treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement etc.

• In this case, SC must tender to advice President.

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FEW EXAMPLES OF ADVISORY JURISDICTION

• Delhi Laws Act, 1951
• Kerala Education Bill, 1958
• Sea Customs Act, 1963
• Presidential Election, 1974
• 2G Spectrum Case Verdict, 2012