In Brief
The appellant challenged the High Court's order rejecting a review petition concerning a customs duty refund claim, without assailing the main judgment. The Supreme Court held that a special leave petition challenging only an order rejecting a review petition—without assailing the underlying judgment—is not maintainable under Article 136. Although Article 136 confers plenary jurisdiction on the Supreme Court that cannot be limited by subordinate legislation, the Court has evolved a principle that if the main judgment is not challenged and the appeal addresses only the review order, the petition must be dismissed. The Court emphasised consistency and the rule of precedents as cornerstones of judicial administration.
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