Constitution of India · Section Article 218
Application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High Courts
Article 218 — Application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High Courts
- Application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High Courts.—The provisions of clauses (4) and (5) of article 124 shall apply in relation to a High Court as they apply in relation to the Supreme Court with the substitution of references to the High Court for references to the Supreme Court.
Plain English Summary
This article states that certain rules and procedures that apply to the Supreme Court (like those mentioned in Article 124) also apply to High Courts. The only difference is that any mention of the Supreme Court in those rules should be replaced with a reference to the specific High Court involved.
Key Points
- Provisions related to clauses (4) and (5) of Article 124 are transferable from the Supreme Court to the High Court level.
- This transfer happens by substituting references: where it used to say "Supreme Court," it now says "High Court."
- It ensures consistency in how certain procedural rules are applied across both levels of the judiciary.
Why It Matters
This article helps maintain a uniform legal framework and procedural consistency across all levels of the Indian judiciary, ensuring that High Courts operate under similar foundational principles as the Supreme Court.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.