Consider the following Assertion and Reason:
Assertion (A): The advisory opinion of the Supreme Court is binding on the President.
Reason (R): Constitution empowers the President to seek advisory opinion from the Supreme Court.
Which of the following is correct with respect to the above?
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The Assertion is wrong. An advisory opinion delivered under Article 143 is not binding on the President; it carries persuasive weight but the President isn't compelled to act on it. The Reason is correct because Article 143 does empower the President to refer questions of law or fact to the Supreme Court for its opinion.