1. The Supreme Court controls the judicial administration of the country
2. Its decisions are binding on all other courts of the country.
3. It can take up any dispute:-
- Between citizens of the country;
- between citizens and government;
- between two or more state governments;
- between governments at the union and state level.
4. It is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases. It can hear appeals against the decisions of the High Courts.
5. The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution of the country. It can determine the constitutional validity of any law. This is known as judicial review.
