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The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and guards the Indian Constitution. What is meant by the term 'Original Jurisdiction'? - History and Civics

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The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and guards the Indian Constitution. With reference to the Supreme Court of India, answer the following:

What is meant by the term 'Original Jurisdiction'?

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The Supreme Court has the authority to hear and adjudicate cases that cannot be moved to any other court in the first instance. This is known as the original jurisdiction.

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