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Advisory Jurisdiction (Article 143)
Jurisdictional & Appellate Practice Terms
Definition
The constitutional authority of the President of India to refer any question of law or fact of public importance to the Supreme Court for its opinion, which the court answers in a consultative capacity (the opinion rendered is non-binding).
Example
The President makes a reference to the Supreme Court under Article 143 to clarify whether an international trade treaty affecting state-level agricultural tariffs can be ratified without constitutional amendments (In Re Berubari Union).