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Which Article of the Constitution of India gives the Supreme Court discretion to grant special leave to…

Article 136(1) gives the Supreme Court discretion to grant special leave to appeal against specified determinations of courts or tribunals in India. Article 136(2) excludes…

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Which Article of the Constitution of India gives the Supreme Court discretion to grant special leave to appeal?

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Article 136(1) gives the Supreme Court discretion to grant special leave to appeal against specified determinations of courts or tribunals in India. Article 136(2) excludes courts and tribunals constituted by or under laws relating to the Armed Forces.

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Option A

Article 133 concerns certified appeals from High Courts in civil matters.

Option B

Article 134 concerns appellate jurisdiction in criminal matters.

Option C

Article 136(1) confers the discretionary special-leave power subject to Article 136(2).

Option D

Article 138 concerns enlargement of the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction.

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