UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Indian Polity
Question

Who has the right under the Constitution to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on question of law:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: President

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “President”.

According to Article 143 of the Constitution of India, the President of India has the right to ask the Supreme Court for its opinion on any question of law or fact of public importance.

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