The Supreme Court of India tenders' advice to the President on a matter of law or fact

1. The Supreme Court of India possesses advisory jurisdiction under Article 143 of the Constitution. 2. Article 143 empowers the President to consult the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance that has arisen or is likely to arise. 3. The Supreme Court may, after such hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon. 4. Crucially, the Court tenders advice only when the President seeks such advice; it cannot offer advice on its own initiative. 5. The scope is not restricted only to matters of Fundamental Rights or unity and integrity, but covers any question of law or fact deemed of public importance by the President.