Which of the following statements regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are corre...........

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Which of the following statements regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct?

1. The opinion of the Supreme Court may be sought by the President on any question of law or fact

2. In case the opinion of the Supreme Court is sought, it is bound to give it

3. The advice given by the Supreme Court is binding on the president since 42nd

Amendment

4. Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can also be exercised over disputes arising out of references made over pre-constitutional treaties

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

1 and 4

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

Article 143 –
143. Power of President to consult Supreme Court. (1) If at any time it appears to the President that a question of law or fact has arisen, or is likely to arise, which is of such a nature and of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court upon it, he may refer the question to that Court for consideration and the Court may, after such hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon. (2) The President may, notwithstanding anything in the proviso to article 131, refer a dispute of the kind mentioned in the said proviso to the Supreme Court for opinion and the Supreme Court shall, after such hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon.