A High Court refuses on the merits to grant a certificate of fitness for a civil appeal to the Supreme…
The basic period is "60 days" from refusal on the merits, as distinct from the usual "90 days" from the challenged judgment or order. The Explanation excludes refusals based…
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A High Court refuses on the merits to grant a certificate of fitness for a civil appeal to the Supreme Court. Under Order XXI rule 1 of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, what is the basic period for filing the special leave petition, counted from that refusal order?
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The basic period is "60 days" from refusal on the merits, as distinct from the usual "90 days" from the challenged judgment or order. The Explanation excludes refusals based on lateness or non-maintainability, and Article 133(b) of the Limitation Act Schedule also states the 60-day refusal category.
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