How does the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court differ from its appellate jurisdiction?
The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court differs from its appellate jurisdiction in that it deals with 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. This original jurisdiction is exclusive to the Supreme Court, meaning no other court can hear such cases. In contrast, the appellate jurisdiction involves hearing appeals from lower courts, where the Supreme Court acts as a final court of appeal for all legal disputes within India.