Question

Explain the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Answer 1

Advisory Jurisdiction:

1. When a lower court or a constitutional body seeks advice from the Supreme Court in matter of law then it is called its advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
2. If the President feels that a particular matter is important with respect to public welfare, he can send it to the Supreme Court for the advice.
3. The President may send matters related to law, truth, interpretation of the Constitution and considering the relevance of a Bill.
4. If the Supreme Court does not find anything, it can send it back to the President without giving its opinion.
5. Moreover, the President is not bound to follow the advice given by the Supreme Court.