Indian Polity • JudiciaryMedium
Under Article 137 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court is empowered to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it subject to the provisions of:
A. Any rules made under Article 145 or laws made by Parliament✓ Correct Answer
B. Executive orders issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice
C. Unanimous consent of all High Court Chief Justices
D. Direct approval from the President
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 137 explicitly grants the Supreme Court the power to review any judgment or order pronounced by it, subject to the provisions of any rules framed under Article 145 or laws enacted by Parliament. This extraordinary review jurisdiction ensures that procedural or substantive errors in apex court rulings can be rectified. Review petitions must generally be filed within thirty days of the date of judgment.
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