Plenary & Discretionary Power under Article 136
Article 136 of the Constitution of India confers extraordinary, plenary appellate jurisdiction upon the Supreme Court of India. Unlike regular statutory appeals, an SLP does not confer an automatic right of appeal; it vests discretionary power in the Supreme Court to grant "special leave" to appeal against any judgment, decree, determination, sentence, or order in any cause or matter passed by any court or tribunal in India (except military tribunals).
The Motion Bench hears the AOR / Senior Advocate to determine whether the matter involves a Substantial Question of Law or grave miscarriage of justice. If dismissed *in limine*, the lower court order stands without merger.
Once the Supreme Court grants "Leave to Appeal", the SLP is re-numbered as a regular Civil/Criminal Appeal. The Court conducts full appellate review and delivers a binding judgment under Article 141.
Need to File or Defend a Special Leave Petition (SLP)?
Consult Advocate-on-Record Tushar Garg for expert SLP drafting, defect clearance, Motion Bench representation, and stay/bail hearings before the Supreme Court of India.