Article 131 of the Indian Constitution
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Which article deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

  • Article 356
  • Article 32
  • Article 226
  • Article 131 (correct)
  • Under which articles can the constitutional validity of Central Acts be challenged?

  • Articles 32 and 356
  • Articles 131 and 226
  • Articles 131 and 356
  • Articles 226 and 32 (correct)
  • In which case did the Supreme Court establish a clear division of powers between the Centre and States?

  • State of Rajasthan vs Union of India (1977) (correct)
  • Both of these cases
  • Neither of these cases
  • S. R. Bommai vs Union of India (1994)
  • Under which article can the Union Government impose President's rule in a State?

    <p>Article 356</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Supreme Court, under what conditions can President's rule be imposed in a State?

    <p>&quot;If it is satisfied that the Government of the State has ceased to function in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

    • Article 131 deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

    Challenging Constitutional Validity of Central Acts

    • Articles 32 and 136 can be used to challenge the constitutional validity of Central Acts.

    Division of Powers between Centre and States

    • The Supreme Court established a clear division of powers between the Centre and States in the State of Rajasthan vs. Union of India case.

    President's Rule in a State

    • According to Article 356, the Union Government can impose President's rule in a State.
    • The Supreme Court ruled that President's rule can be imposed in a State if the government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.

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    Test your knowledge on the Supreme Court case State of Rajasthan vs Union of India (1977) and the interpretation of Article 131 of the Indian Constitution.

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