This mind map outlines the foundational aspects, diverse jurisdictions, and pivotal role of the Supreme Court of India in upholding the Constitution and protecting fundamental rights, with a focus on its relevance to governance and electoral reforms.
This mind map outlines the foundational aspects, diverse jurisdictions, and pivotal role of the Supreme Court of India in upholding the Constitution and protecting fundamental rights, with a focus on its relevance to governance and electoral reforms.
Article 124 (Establishment)
Part V, Chapter IV
Original (Art 131)
Appellate (Art 132-134)
Advisory (Art 143)
Writ (Art 32)
Judicial Review (Art 13, 32, 136, 142)
Basic Structure Doctrine
Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Feb 2024: Struck down Electoral Bonds
Enhanced Political Funding Transparency
Article 124 (Establishment)
Part V, Chapter IV
Original (Art 131)
Appellate (Art 132-134)
Advisory (Art 143)
Writ (Art 32)
Judicial Review (Art 13, 32, 136, 142)
Basic Structure Doctrine
Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Feb 2024: Struck down Electoral Bonds
Enhanced Political Funding Transparency
Article 124 provides for the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court.
It has original jurisdiction (Article 131) in disputes between the Union and states or between states.
It has appellate jurisdiction (Articles 132, 133, 134) over appeals from High Courts in constitutional, civil, and criminal matters.
It has advisory jurisdiction (Article 143) to advise the President on questions of law or fact.
It is a Court of Record (Article 129), meaning its decisions are binding precedents and it can punish for contempt.
It has the power of Judicial Review (Articles 13, 32, 136, 141, 142) to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders.
It can issue writs (Article 32) for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
It has the power to transfer cases and review its own judgments (Article 137).
The Chief Justice of India is the head of the Supreme Court.
This mind map outlines the foundational aspects, diverse jurisdictions, and pivotal role of the Supreme Court of India in upholding the Constitution and protecting fundamental rights, with a focus on its relevance to governance and electoral reforms.
Supreme Court of India
Article 124 provides for the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court.
It has original jurisdiction (Article 131) in disputes between the Union and states or between states.
It has appellate jurisdiction (Articles 132, 133, 134) over appeals from High Courts in constitutional, civil, and criminal matters.
It has advisory jurisdiction (Article 143) to advise the President on questions of law or fact.
It is a Court of Record (Article 129), meaning its decisions are binding precedents and it can punish for contempt.
It has the power of Judicial Review (Articles 13, 32, 136, 141, 142) to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders.
It can issue writs (Article 32) for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
It has the power to transfer cases and review its own judgments (Article 137).
The Chief Justice of India is the head of the Supreme Court.
This mind map outlines the foundational aspects, diverse jurisdictions, and pivotal role of the Supreme Court of India in upholding the Constitution and protecting fundamental rights, with a focus on its relevance to governance and electoral reforms.
Supreme Court of India
