Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has criticised the US Supreme Court over its two landmark rulings of legalising same-sex marriage and upholding the healthcare law, and has called for "getting rid" of the apex judicial body.                

"The Supreme Court is completely out of control, making laws on their own, and has become a public opinion poll instead of a judicial body," said Jindal, the 13th Republican aspirant to aim for the White House in 2016 election.

"If we want to save some money let's just get rid of the court," he said.

Jindal said the Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage fundamentally redefined the institution of marriage.

"Marriage between a man and a woman was established by God, and no earthly court can alter that," he said.

He argued that protecting same-sex marriage would open the door to discrimination against people of faith who oppose its practice.