Q. Which Article allows states to approach Supreme Court in inter-state river disputes despite clear and explicit bar on the jurisdiction of the courts in the case of a river-water dispute?
Answer: Article 136
Notes: Article 136 empowers Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal, even when Article 262 bars court jurisdiction in inter-state river disputes. This discretionary power enables judicial review over tribunal decisions, overcoming statutory bars imposed for such disputes under Article 262 and the ISWD Act.