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State the difference between the Original jurisdiction and the Appellate jurisdiction. Mention two functions that come under Original jurisdiction.
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The differences between the Original jurisdiction and the Appellate jurisdiction are as follows-
| Original jurisdiction | Appellate jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Original Jurisdiction means the power to hear and determine a dispute in the first instance; i.e., those cases which cannot be moved in any court other than the Supreme Court. | Appellate Jurisdiction means the powers to grant special leave to appeal against the judgement delivered by any court in the country. |
| It deals with Centre-State or Inter-State disputes, protection of fundamental rights, transfer of cases from lower courts and interpretation of Constitution. | The appellate jurisdiction extends to Constitutional, civil and criminal cases. |
Two functions that come under Original jurisdiction are-
- The Supreme Court has the original jurisdiction to settle disputes between the Central government and one or more States and Union Territories as well as between different States and Union Territories.
- It has original jurisdiction with regard to the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, transfer of cases from High Courts and interpretation of the Constitution.
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