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Special Leave Petition in Supreme Court: Law and Practice.

February 27, 2026February 4, 2026 by Prashant Kanha

Lawyer arguing before judges for special leave to appeal under Article 136 — Supreme Court of India SLP concept.

This article explains why leave to appeal to the Supreme Court under Article 136 is considered extraordinary. It traces the history, discretionary nature, and judicial principles that make the Special Leave Petition a unique constitutional safeguard against injustice

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