Questions and Answers
Which article deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
Under which articles can the constitutional validity of Central Acts be challenged?
In which case did the Supreme Court establish a clear division of powers between the Centre and States?
Under which article can the Union Government impose President's rule in a State?
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According to the Supreme Court, under what conditions can President's rule be imposed in a State?
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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.
