Power of President to consult Supreme Court
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Article 143 (Power of President to consult Supreme Court): Defines the jurisdiction, judicial independence, and appellate powers of the Supreme Court of India.
In Simple Citizen Words
Article 143 ('Power of President to consult Supreme Court') belongs to Part V, Chapter IV (The Union Judiciary). It defines the institutional architecture and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India—covering judicial appointments, salaries, Court of Record status (contempt power), original federal disputes (Art 131), constitutional/civil/criminal appeals (Arts 132–136), review of judgments (Art 137), or binding precedents (Art 141). Specifically: (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...
Key Constitutional Provisions
Constitutional Mandate (Art. 143): Directly codifies the legal rule for 'Power of President to consult Supreme Court' under Part V
Structured across 2 clause(s) with clear procedural conditions
Backed by independent judicial oversight of the Supreme Court to protect constitutional legality
Exceptions & Reasonable Restrictions
Supreme Court powers are exercised by independent Benches according to constitutional rules and judicial discipline, insulated from political interference.
Why This Matters in Daily Life
Makes the Supreme Court the ultimate guardian of the Constitution and the final court of appeal for every citizen seeking justice.
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