Article 135, 136 of Constitution of India 1949

What is the Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court? What is Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court? Article 135 and 136 of Constitution of India, 1949

Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court and Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court are defined under Article 135 and 136 of Constitution of India 1949. Provisions under these Article are:

 

 

Article 135 of Constitution of India "Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court"

Until Parliament by law otherwise provides, the Supreme Court shall also have jurisdiction and powers with respect to any matter to which the provisions of Article 133 or Article 134 do not apply if jurisdiction and powers in relation to that matter were exercisable by the Federal Court immediately before the commencement of this Constitution under any existing law.

 

Article 136 of Constitution of India "Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court"

(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, the Supreme Court may, in its discretion, grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree, determination, sentence or order in any cause or matter passed or made by any court or tribunal in the territory of India.

(2) Nothing in clause (1) shall apply to any judgment, determination, sentence or order passed or made by any court or tribunal constituted by or under any law relating to the Armed Forces.