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

A. Original jurisdiction extends to any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States or between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more States on the other or between two or more States.

B. Appellate Jurisdiction extends when the Union plus some States are one side and some other States on the other side of the dispute.

C. Under Articles 129 and 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has been vested with the power to punish for contempt of court.

D. As of now, the International Commercial Arbitration cannot be initiated in the Supreme Court.

Key Points

• Original Jurisdiction: Statement A is correct. The Supreme Court's original jurisdiction extends to any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States or between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more States on the other or between two or more States.
• Contempt of Court: Statement C is also correct. Under Articles 129 and 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has been vested with the power to punish for contempt of court.
• Statement B is incorrect because the appellate jurisdiction does not extend to disputes where the Union and some States are on one side and other States are on the other side.
• Statement D is incorrect as the Supreme Court can entertain international commercial arbitration matters under its jurisdiction.

Additional Information

• The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal under the Constitution of India.
• It has extensive powers in the form of original, appellate, and advisory jurisdictions.
• The Supreme Court's decisions are binding on all other courts within the territory of India.
• The Supreme Court can also transfer cases from one High Court to another and even from one subordinate court to another in the interest of justice.