Supreme Court of India
Address & Contact
Main Address
Supreme Court of India
Tilak Marg
New Delhi - 110001
India
Telephone
+91-11-2023 4000 (General Enquiry)
+91-11-2023 4100 (Main)
About the Court
The Supreme Court of India is the apex judicial institution and has the final say in all legal matters. Established on January 26, 1950, it serves as the guardian of the Constitution.
It exercises original, appellate, and constitutional jurisdiction, and is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and protecting Fundamental Rights.
Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court exercises:
- ✓Original jurisdiction in certain matters specified by the Constitution
- ✓Appellate jurisdiction to hear appeals against High Court decisions
- ✓Constitutional jurisdiction to interpret the Constitution
- ✓Advisory jurisdiction to advise the President on matters of law or fact