Polity question from Naib Tehsildar exam, 2018 by JKSSB
Which article empowers the Supreme Court of India to review any judgement pronounced or made by it earlier?
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Article 137
The correct answer is A) Article 137.
In the legal world, "final" doesn't always mean "unchangeable." Article 137 grants the Supreme Court the specific power to review its own previous judgments or orders. This ensures that if a significant error or a "miscarriage of justice" is discovered later, the Court has the constitutional authority to correct itself.
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Understanding the Review Power
The Supreme Court is a "Court of Record," and while its decisions are generally binding, Article 137 allows for a Review Petition. However, this isn't an automatic "second chance" for a losing party; it is usually granted only under specific conditions:
Discovery of new evidence that wasn't available during the initial trial.
An error apparent on the face of the record (a clear clerical or legal blunder).
Any other sufficient reason that justifies a look-back.
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