Question

Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the power of the President to seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India?

• A. Article 141
• B. Article 142
• C. Article 143
• D. Article 144

Hint:

Article 141 = Law declared by SC is binding.
Article 142 = Complete Justice power.
Article 143 = Advisory Jurisdiction (Consultation).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The Supreme Court of India has three types of jurisdictions: Original, Appellate, and Advisory.

Step 1: Defining Advisory Jurisdiction.
The President can consult the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact. This is often used for matters of great public importance. The Supreme Court is not bound to give an opinion (except on pre-constitutional treaties), and the President is not bound to follow it.

Step 2: Identifying the specific Article.
This power is explicitly mentioned in

Article 143. Commonly known as the "Presidential Reference."