Important Legal Definitions
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Original Jurisdiction
Jurisdictional & Appellate Practice Terms
Definition
The authority of a court to hear, try, and decide a dispute as a court of first instance, rather than in the capacity of an appellate or review forum.
Example
Under Article 131 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court exercises exclusive original jurisdiction over legal disputes arising directly between the Union of India and one or more States.