Under Article 262 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following interpretations most accurately reflects Parliament's authority regarding inter-State water disputes?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Set up tribunals for water disputes and bar SC review.
• Article 262 empowers Parliament to adjudicate inter-State water disputes.
• Parliament can exclude the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Courts in such disputes.
• This is done through laws like the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.
Information Booster:
• Article 262 is in Part XI of the Constitution.
• Water disputes are considered highly sensitive federal issues.
• Tribunals like Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal were set up under this provision.
• The Act was amended in 2002 to fix timelines.
Additional Knowledge:
• Supreme Court jurisdiction is barred only if Parliament enacts a law.
• River navigation comes under Union List, not Article 262.
• ISC mediation is not mandatory under the Constitution.