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The jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India can be enlarged by _______ as per the provisions of the…

Parliament can enlarge the Supreme Court's jurisdiction by law under Article 138. For matters outside the Union List, the provision also contemplates a special agreement…

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The jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India can be enlarged by _______ as per the provisions of the Constitution of India.

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Parliament can enlarge the Supreme Court's jurisdiction by law under Article 138. For matters outside the Union List, the provision also contemplates a special agreement between the Union and a State, with parliamentary law authorizing the Court to exercise the added jurisdiction. The President, Chief Justice and Attorney-General cannot unilaterally confer that jurisdiction.

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