Q. The Supreme Court is empowered to settle election disputes of President and Vice- President. This is its
Answer: Original Jurisdiction
Notes: Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or Vice-President are required to be enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court. This provision comes under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India. The petition is heard by a five-member bench of the Supreme Court, which decides on the matter. The decision of the Supreme Court is final.