Constitution of India · Section Article 137
Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court
Article 137 — Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court
to the provisions of any law made by Parliament or any rules made under article 145, the Supreme Court shall have power to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it.
Plain English Summary
This article gives the Supreme Court the power to look back at its own previous decisions or orders. This review is done to ensure that past rulings align with existing laws made by Parliament or rules made under Article 145.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has the authority to review any judgment it has previously given or any order it has passed.
- This power is exercised in relation to laws passed by Parliament or rules made under Article 145.
- The purpose is to ensure consistency and correctness in the court's judicial pronouncements regarding these legal frameworks.
Why It Matters
This mechanism helps maintain the integrity and consistency of the Supreme Court's judicial record concerning parliamentary legislation and related rules.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.