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Special Leave Petition in Supreme Court: Law and Practice.

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Photo on SLP Showing a lawyer trying to pursuade judges to grant leave to Appeal.

To error is human. But to correct an error is greater human. Article 136, positioned in Part V of the Constitution of India under the chapter dealing with the Union Judiciary, reads as follows: “136. Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court.— (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, the Supreme Court may, in its … Read more

The Origin and History of Special Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of India

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History and origin of Article 136 - Special leave Petition

Origin & History of Special Leave to Appeal to Supreme Court of India – Prashant Kanha I. INTRODUCTION The concept of special leave to appeal, as enshrined in Article 136 of the Constitution of India, represents one of the most significant and expansive judicial powers vested in the Supreme Court. This discretionary jurisdiction enables the … Read more