Can a dispute involving two private parties be heard by the Supreme Court under its original jurisdiction if it involves a legal right that depends on the Constitution?
No, a dispute involving two private parties cannot be heard by the Supreme Court under its original jurisdiction if it involves a legal right that depends on the Constitution. The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is limited to disputes between the Government of India and one or more States, between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other, or between two or more States (Article 131). It does not extend to disputes involving only private parties.