Paper I : Practice and Procedure of the Supreme Court

Paper I: Practice and Procedure of the Supreme Court This paper tests candidates' knowledge of the day-to-day procedures and practices of the Supreme Court. Key topics include: Supreme Court Rules, 2013: Detailed understanding of the rules governing court procedures. Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court: Original jurisdiction (Article 131, original suits). Appellate jurisdiction (Article 132–134, appeals from High Courts). Advisory jurisdiction (Article 143). Extraordinary jurisdiction (Article 136, Special Leave Petitions). Transfer, contempt, review, and curative petitions. Historical Background: Evolution and structure of the Supreme Court. Relevant Statutes: Provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and Limitation Act applicable to Supreme Court proceedings. General Principles of the Court Fees Act. Supreme Court (Decrees and Orders) Enforcement Order, 1954. Rules to Regulate Proceedings for Contempt of the Supreme Court, 1975. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Rules. Key Concepts: Doctrine of merger (Article 136). Language of the court. Application for modification or clarification of court orders.

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