Power of the President to consult the Supreme Court
Article 143 — Power of the President to consult the Supreme Court
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 it, he may refer the question to that Court for consideration and the Court may, after such hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon. (2) The President may, notwithstanding anything in 2*** the proviso to article 131, refer a dispute of the kind mentioned in the said proviso to the Supreme Court for opinion and the Supreme Court shall, after such hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon.
Plain English Summary
This article gives the President the power to ask the Supreme Court for its opinion on important legal questions or facts that have arisen or are likely to arise. If the President feels a matter is of great public importance, they can refer it to the Supreme Court for guidance. The Supreme Court then provides an opinion back to the President.
Key Points
- The President can refer a question to the Supreme Court if it involves a significant legal issue or fact.
- This power is used when the President needs expert judicial advice on matters of public importance.
- The Supreme Court hears the matter and reports its view back to the President.
- This mechanism helps ensure that the highest court's perspective is considered on crucial issues.
Why It Matters
It provides a formal channel for seeking the Supreme Court's authoritative legal opinion on complex, high-profile matters affecting the nation.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.