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Under Article 143(1), the President may refer a question of law or fact that has arisen or is likely to arise when its nature and public importance make it expedient to seek…

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Who may refer a question of law of public importance to the Supreme Court for an advisory opinion under Article 143(1) of the Constitution of India?

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Under Article 143(1), the President may refer a question of law or fact that has arisen or is likely to arise when its nature and public importance make it expedient to seek the Supreme Court's opinion.

The Supreme Court may then report its opinion to the President.

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Option A

Article 143(1) authorises the President to refer the question.

Option B

Article 143(1) grants no reference power to a Governor.

Option C

Article 143(1) names the President as the referring authority, even though the office operates within the constitutional executive.

Option D

The Supreme Court considers a reference made by the President. The Chief Justice of India has no power to make that reference under Article 143(1).

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