Supreme Court Practice and Procedure

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Description
The publication examines the history and evolution of India's judicial system, tracing its journey from the establishment of the first Supreme Court of Judicature at Calcutta in 1774 to the intricate workings of the modern court. The book discusses key aspects of the court's function, including writ jurisdiction under Article 32, which encompasses the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition, and quo warranto. It also explores the significance of Public Interest Litigation (PILs) in promoting social justice and legal reforms, the court's appellate powers, and its role in reviewing High Court decisions. Further, it outlines the procedures for civil and criminal appeals, along with the extraordinary appellate jurisdiction under Article 136. The book also examines the Supreme Court's advisory jurisdiction under Article 143, its powers to transfer cases, and its authority to review its own orders. It provides a comprehensive overview of the court's contempt jurisdiction and its ability to ensure complete justice under Article 142.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Writ Jurisdiction under Article 32 of the Constitution: Extraordinary Original Jurisdiction
3. Public Interest Litigation
4. Election of the President and Vice-President 58
5. Ordinary Original Jurisdiction: Proceedings under Article 131 of the Constitution
6. Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India
7. Extraordinary Appellate Jurisdiction: Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution
8. Appeals under Statutes
9. Power of the Supreme Court to Review its Orders: Article 137 of the Constitution
10. Curative Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India
11. Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution
12. Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court to Transfer Cases
13. Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
14. Contempt Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court 221
15. Removal and Suspension of Members of Public Service Commissions: Article 317
16. Costs
17. Miscellaneous Provisions
18. Binding nature of Supreme Court decisions: Article 141 of the Constitution
19. Power of the Supreme Court to do complete justice: Article 142
20. Enforcement of Orders of Supreme Court
21. The Technological Evolution of the Supreme Court

APPENDICES
I. Supreme Court Rules
II. Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970
III. Rules to Regulate Proceedings for Contempt of the Supreme Court, 1975
IV. Regulations Regarding Advocates-on-Record Examination
V. E-filing 2.0 User Manual
VI. Check List for Scrutiny Assistants at Filing Counter and Advocate’s Check List
VII. Supreme Court of India Handbook on Practice and Procedure and Office Procedure (2017)
VIII. New Subject Categories, comparative table of old and new case categories
IX. Interlocutory Applications
Subject Index
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Author Details
B.R.Agarwala