UPSC Prelims PYQ 2003: Presidential reference to Supreme Court — Which Article?
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President make a reference to the Supreme Court to seek the Court’s opinion on the Constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s decision on deferring the Gujarat Assembly elections (in the year 2002)?
- Article 142
- Article 143
- Article 144
- Article 145
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
- Under Article 143 of the Constitution of India, the President of India can seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India on questions of law or matters of public importance.
Answer: (b) Article 143
