Explanation:

The exclusive original jurisdiction  of  Supreme  Court  extends to any dispute between the government  of  India and one or more states, if and insofar as the  dispute  involves any question on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends.

Appellate Jurisdiction

The Supreme Court is primarily a court of appeal and hears appeals against the judgements of the lower courts. It enjoys a wide appellate jurisdiction which can be classified under four heads:

• Appeals in constitutional matters
• Appeals in civil matters
• Appeals in criminal matters
• Appeals by special leave

Advisory Jurisdiction
The Constitution under Article 143 authorises the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court in the two categories of matters:

• On any question of law or fact of public importance which has arisen or which is likely to arise.
• On any dispute arising out of any pre-constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanador other similar instruments.