JURISDICTION AND POWERS OF SUPREME COURT‌

The Constitution has conferred a very extensive jurisdiction and vast powers on the Supreme Court. It is not only a Federal Court like the American Supreme Court but also a final court of appeal like the British House of Lords (the Upper House of the British Parliament). It is also the final interpreter and guardian of the Constitution and guarantor of the fundamental rights of the citizens. Further, it has advisory and supervisory powers. Therefore, Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar, a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution, rightly remarked: "The Supreme Court of India has more powers than any other Supreme Court in any part of the world.” The jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court can be classified into the following:

1. Original Jurisdiction.

2. Writ Jurisdiction.

3. Appellate Jurisdiction.

4. Advisory Jurisdiction.

5. A Court of Record.

6. Power of Judicial Review.

7. Constitutional Interpretation

8. Other Powers.