Q. Consider the following statements regarding Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the context of the Indian Constitution:
- The Constitution of India vests the Supreme Court with the power of Special Leave Petition (SLP) under Article 136.
- SLP can be filed against any judgement or decree or order of any High Court or Tribunal in the territory of India.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Notes: Both statements are correct. Article 136 of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal from any judgement, decree, or order of any court or tribunal in India. This power is discretionary. SLP can indeed be filed against any such judgement, decree, or order, making both statements accurate.