Dismissal Of Special Leave Petition

G.Hema Sudanthira BA LLB (Hons), Tamilnadu Dr Ambedkar Law University

ABSTRACT

A special Leave Petition (SLP) is a crucial legal remedy available in India that plays a vital role in ensuring access to justice for individuals and organizations. Here are some of the key importance of the Special Leave Petition:

Access to Justice: SLP allows individuals or organizations to approach the Supreme Court of India directly, seeking justice when other legal remedies have failed. It provides an opportunity for those who may have exhausted all other legal remedies or those who face a grave injustice to seek relief. Flexibility: Unlike other legal remedies, an SLP can be filed against any judgment or order, including those passed by lower courts or tribunals. It provides flexibility to parties who have been adversely affected by the lower court’s judgment or order and allows them to seek relief from the highest court of the land.

Constitutional Interpretation: SLP provides an opportunity to the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution and decide matters of national importance. It ensures that the interpretation of the Constitution remains consistent and upholds the principles of justice, fairness, and equality.

Stay of Lower Court’s Order: The Supreme Court has the power to stay the operation of the lower court’s order or judgment while the SLP is pending. It provides relief to the parties who may have been adversely affected by the lower court’s order, giving them an opportunity to seek justice from the highest court of the land.

Precedent Setting: SLP decisions by the Supreme Court of India are binding on all lower courts in the country. Therefore, a landmark SLP decision can set a precedent that may guide the lower courts in similar cases, ensuring consistency in the application of the law.

Keywords: Access to justice, Flexibility, Constitutional Interpretation, Stay of lower court’s order, Precedent, SLP.