Article 131 of the Constitution is applicable for which of the following circumstances?

Adjustment of certain expenses and pensions between the Union and the States.

Matters referred to Finance Commission.

Disputes between two or more states.

Inter-State water disputes.

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Article 131 can be applicable for disputes between:
The Government of India and one or more States, or
The Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other, or
Two or more States.
The original jurisprudence of the SC doesn’t extend to a dispute arising out of a treaty, agreement, covenant, or engagement which continues to be in operation.
The original jurisdiction of the SC is also not applicable to cases where another body has jurisdiction under other provisions of the Constitution or that of the SC is excluded. Examples: Article 262 (inter-State water disputes), Article 280 (matters referred to Finance Commission), Article 290 (adjustment of certain expenses and pensions between the Union and the States).

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Article 131 can be applicable for disputes between:
The Government of India and one or more States, or
The Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other, or
Two or more States.
The original jurisprudence of the SC doesn’t extend to a dispute arising out of a treaty, agreement, covenant, or engagement which continues to be in operation.
The original jurisdiction of the SC is also not applicable to cases where another body has jurisdiction under other provisions of the Constitution or that of the SC is excluded. Examples: Article 262 (inter-State water disputes), Article 280 (matters referred to Finance Commission), Article 290 (adjustment of certain expenses and pensions between the Union and the States).

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