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The Supreme Court on Wednesday nudged Kerala to meet the Centre’s team a second time and accept the ₹13,608 crore on offer to tide over the immediate financial emergency looming in the State.
Make out a case for the remaining amount.
Accept the conditions, except withdrawal of this suit filed in the Supreme Court, to resolve the immediate emergency,” Justice Surya Kant, heading a Bench comprising Justice K.V. Viswanthan, orally advised the State of Kerala, represented by senior advocate Kapil Sibal and advocate C.K. Sasi.
Article 131
Article 131 deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
It empowers the Supreme Court to adjudicate upon disputes between center and states.
When there is a disagreement between the central government and a state government regarding the interpretation of the Constitution.
If there is a water sharing dispute between two states.
When there is a dispute related to boundaries between two states.
It is important to note that Article 131 is not the only provision that deals with the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court also has appellate jurisdiction under Article 132 to hear appeals from lower courts.
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