Article 133 of the Constitution of India governs civil appeals from High Courts to the Supreme Court. It requires a certificate from the High Court stating that the case involves a substantial question of law and that, in the opinion of the High Court, the question needs to be decided by the Supreme Court. This ensures that appeals to the apex court are limited to cases of significant legal importance rather than mere re-examination of facts.
Before granting of a certificate for appeal, the High Court must satisfied
Asked in Paper I 6 · Topic: The High Court (Judicial Review and Activism by High Courts)
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