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Chapter 6: Judiciary in it. If the Court thinks that the law or the Constitution has a different meaning from what the lower courts 133 understood, then the Supreme Court will change the ruling and along with that also give new interpretation of the provision involved. The High Courts too, have appellate jurisdiction over the decisions given by courts below them. Advisory Jurisdiction In addition to original and appellate jurisdiction, the Supreme Court of India possesses advisory jurisdiction also. This means that the President of India can refer any matter that is of public importance or that which involves interpretationofConstitutiontoSupremeCourtforadvice. However, the Supreme Court is not bound to give advice on such matters and the President is not bound to accept such an advice. What then is the utility of the advisory powers of the Supreme Court? The utility is two-fold. In the first place, it allows the government to seek legal opinion on a matter of importance before taking action on it. This may prevent unnecessary litigations later. Secondly, in the light of the advice of the Supreme Court, the government can make suitable changes in its action or legislations. Article 137 …….. the Supreme Court shall have power to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it. Article 144 …… All authorities, civil and Isn’titfunnythatgivingadvice judicial, in the territory of India isoptionalandacceptingthat advice is also optional? I shall act in aid of the Supreme Court. thought that the Courts gave decisionsthatwerebinding! Reprint 2026-27