Q. Who has the power to increase the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

A
The President
B
The Prime Minister
C
The Parliament
D
The Supreme Court
Solution:
  • Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government via hearings and inquiries.

  • The Parliament can confer jurisdiction on the Supreme Court under Article 138(1) and the Supreme Court shall have such further jurisdiction and powers with respect to any of the matters in the Union List as Parliament may by law confer.

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