Explain the original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Original jurisdiction covers disputes between the Union and a state, or between states, which the Supreme Court alone can hear in the first instance, and petitions for the enforcement of fundamental rights. Appellate jurisdiction covers appeals from the High Courts in constitutional, civil and criminal matters. Advisory jurisdiction allows the President to seek the Court's opinion on a question of law or fact of public importance.

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Explanation

The Court's advisory opinion is not binding on the President.