With reference to the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court consider the following statements ...........

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With reference to the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, consider the following statements:

1. The cases admitted under the Appellate Jurisdiction must involve the interpretation of the constitution.

2. Supreme Court can grant Special Leave to appeal from any judgement in any matter passed by any court in India except military tribunal and court martial.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court includes civil and criminal cases irrespective of any constitutional question.
Statement 2 is correct. The supreme court is authorised to grant in its discretion special leave to appeal from any judgement in any matter passed by any court in India except military tribunal and court martial. However this is a discretionary power and cannot be claimed as a matter of right.