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What is meant by the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
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Answer
Original jurisdiction refers to the cases that the Supreme Court can hear directly in the first instance rather than on appeal. These include disputes between the Union and one or more states, and disputes between states, as well as petitions for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
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Explanation
Appellate jurisdiction, by contrast, covers appeals against the decisions of lower courts.
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