Question

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President make a reference to the Supreme Court to seek the Court’ opinion on the Constitutional validity of the Election Commission’ decision on deferring the Gujarat Assembly Elections (in the year 2002) ?

(a) Article 142 (b) Article 143 (c) Article 144 (d) Article 145

Answer 1

(b) Article 143 provides power to the President to consult the Supreme Court.