Q. Consider the following Articles of the Indian Constitution related to Supreme Court’s (SC) jurisdiction:

1. Article 262 – Constrains the jurisdiction of the SC and other courts over inter-state water disputes.
2. Article 131 - Original jurisdiction of the SC to adjudicate disputes between Centre-State only.
3. Article 136 – Special Leave Petition of SC.

Which of the above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1 & 3
Notes: Article 262 of the Constitution allows Parliament to legislate for adjudicating inter-state water disputes, limiting the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and other courts. Section 11 of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 states that such disputes cannot be adjudicated by the Supreme Court or other courts. Article 131 grants the Supreme Court original jurisdiction over disputes between the Government of India and states or among states. Article 136 permits the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal against orders from courts or tribunals.