Important Legal Definitions
Explore legal terms, clear definitions and practical examples.
Original Jurisdiction in Federal Disputes (Article 131)
Jurisdictional & Appellate Practice Terms
Definition
The exclusive, non-delegable constitutional jurisdiction of the Supreme Court to hear disputes between the Government of India and one or more States, or between States inter se, involving any question on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends.
Example
The State of Tamil Nadu files an original suit under Article 131 against the Union Government challenging the withholding of statutory disaster relief allocations.