Under its original jurisdiction, the Supreme Court of India can adjudicate disputes between:

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) The Centre and one or more states

Explanation:

• Under Article 131 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes between:

  • The Centre (Union government) and one or more states.

  • This means that if there is a dispute regarding the distribution of powers, legislative competence, or conflict over constitutional matters between the central government and any state or multiple states, the Supreme Court can hear the case directly.

Information Booster:

• The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court refers to cases that are heard directly by the Supreme Court, without first being heard in lower courts.

• This jurisdiction is crucial in resolving conflicts between the states and the Union, which could otherwise lead to prolonged legal battles.

Additional Information:

• Option B (A state government and a private corporation): This does not fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, as such matters are typically dealt with by lower courts or specialized tribunals.

• Option C (Two private citizens from different states): Disputes between private citizens fall under the jurisdiction of civil courts and not the Supreme Court.

• Option D (Two municipal corporations of different states): Disputes between municipal corporations do not fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, as they are not constitutional matters.