Article 143 of the Constitution authorises the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on...........

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Article 143 of the Constitution authorises the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance which is likely to arise. Consider the following about it.

1.The opinion expressed by the Supreme Court in this case is only advisory and not a judicial pronouncement.

2.The President can delegate this authority to the Parliament so it be that the house requires expert comment on a matter of constitutional law.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

Two categories are covered by A143:

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 or other similar instruments.

In the first case, the Supreme Court may tender or may refuse to tender its opinion to the president. But, in the second case, the Supreme Court ‘must’ tender its opinion to the president. In both the cases, the opinion expressed by the Supreme Court is only advisory and not a judicial pronouncement.