Question

Which constitutional authority is allowed to empower any other court (except the Supreme Court) to exercise within the local limits of its jurisdiction all or any of the powers (to issue directions or orders or writs) exercisable by the Supreme Court under Article 32?

• A. The Parliament of India
• B. The President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India
• C. The Supreme Court Collegium
• D. The National Judicial Appointment Commission

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The Parliament of India

Answer 2

- Under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has the authority to issue directions, orders, or writs.
- However, Article 32(3) grants the power to the Parliament of India to empower any other court (except the Supreme Court) to exercise these powers within the local limits of its jurisdiction.
- Option a) is correct because it accurately identifies the Parliament’s role in conferring such powers.
- Option b), c), and d) do not have the constitutional authority to enable other courts to issue writs under Article 32.