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Which of the following is covered under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

A) Dispute relating to civil matters
B) Dispute relating to criminal cases involving murder
C) Disputes between two states of the Indian Union
D) Disputes between to citizens from two different states

Correct Answer:



C) Disputes between two states of the Indian Union

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