Which of these cases was the earliest exercise of the Supreme Court of India's advisory jurisdiction…

In re Delhi Laws Act, 1912 was decided in 1951. The Kerala Education Bill, Berubari Union and Sea Customs Act references came later.

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Which of these cases was the earliest exercise of the Supreme Court of India's advisory jurisdiction under Article 143?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer C

In re Delhi Laws Act, 1912 was decided in 1951. The Kerala Education Bill, Berubari Union and Sea Customs Act references came later.

Option A

The Berubari Union opinion was delivered in 1960.

Option B

The Sea Customs Act opinion was delivered in 1963.

Option C

The Delhi Laws Act opinion was delivered in 1951, before the other cases.

Option D

The Kerala Education Bill opinion was delivered in 1958.