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Exclusive vs. Concurrent Jurisdiction
Jurisdictional & Appellate Practice Terms
Definition
Exclusive Jurisdiction: The sole, unshared statutory power of a specific court to try a particular class of cases to the total exclusion of all other judicial bodies.
Concurrent Jurisdiction: Shared judicial power where a litigant can select between two or more forums.
Example
The Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction over federal disputes between the Union and States under Article 131; the High Court and Sessions Court have concurrent jurisdiction to grant anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC / Section 482 BNSS.