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UPSC 2012: Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? 1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States 2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State 3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory 4. A dispute between two or more States Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a)1 and 2
(b)2 and 3
(c)1 and 4
(d)3 and 4
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Under Article 131 the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction covers (1) disputes between the Government of India and one or more States and (4) disputes between two or more States. Election petitions are dealt with by High Courts/Parliament under the Representation of the People Act, and Union Territories are not covered by Article 131. Hence only statements 1 and 4 are correct. ([testbook.com](https://testbook.com/question-answer/which-of-the-following-are-included-in-the-origina--601be10961283495bff56342?utm_source=openai))
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