According to which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India can the Supreme Court review its own judgements or orders?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Article 137.
- Under Article 137 of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court has the authority to re-examine its own judgments or orders.
- This article grants the Supreme Court the ability to conduct reviews of its rulings.
- Such reviews are conducted by the court to rectify any errors or mistakes that are evident on the record.
- However, the scope for review is restricted, and it does not serve as a platform for rehashing a case on appeal.
- The discretionary power of review is only exercised in extraordinary situations.