{"id":57675,"date":"2023-06-16T10:10:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T04:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=57675"},"modified":"2025-07-09T14:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:33:12","slug":"why-special-leave-petition-slp-is-not-maintainable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/why-special-leave-petition-slp-is-not-maintainable\/","title":{"rendered":"Why SLP Is Not Maintainable?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A Special Leave Petition (SLP) is a legal remedy provided by the Indian legal system to appeal a judgment or order passed by any court or tribunal. SLP is filed in <strong>the<\/strong> <strong>Supreme Court of India<\/strong>, which has the discretion to either accept or reject it. However, there are certain situations where an SLP is not maintainable, and this blog will discuss those situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/why-special-leave-petition-slp-is-not-maintainable\/#What_is_meant_by_Special_Leave_Petition_SLP\" >What is meant by Special Leave Petition (SLP)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/why-special-leave-petition-slp-is-not-maintainable\/#Importance_Of_Special_Leave_Petition\" >Importance Of Special Leave Petition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/why-special-leave-petition-slp-is-not-maintainable\/#Why_SLP_Is_Not_Maintainable\" >Why SLP Is Not Maintainable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/why-special-leave-petition-slp-is-not-maintainable\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_meant_by_Special_Leave_Petition_SLP\"><\/span>What is meant by Special Leave Petition (SLP)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any decision or\norder made by a court, including one from the High Courts, Tribunals, or even\nlower courts, is subject to an SLP. However, the SLP can only be filed on\ncertain grounds, such as a substantial question of law or the interpretation of\nthe Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SLP is an\nimportant legal remedy that ensures access to justice for individuals or\norganizations who may have exhausted all other legal remedies or face a grave\ninjustice. It provides an opportunity for such parties to seek relief from the\nhighest court of the land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme\nCourt has the power to stay the operation of the lower court&#8217;s judgment or\norder while the SLP is pending. This stay ensures that the parties who have\nbeen adversely affected by the lower court&#8217;s judgment or order can seek relief\nfrom the highest court without facing any prejudice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SLP decisions by\nthe Supreme Court of India are binding on all lower courts in the country.\nTherefore, a landmark SLP decision can set a precedent that may guide the lower\ncourts in similar cases, ensuring consistency in the application of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_Of_Special_Leave_Petition\"><\/span>Importance Of Special Leave Petition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>A special Leave Petition (SLP) is a crucial legal remedy available in India that plays a vital role in ensuring access to justice for individuals and organizations. Here are some of the key importance of the Special Leave Petition:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Access to Justice: <\/strong>SLP allows individuals or organizations to approach the Supreme Court of India directly, seeking justice when other legal remedies have failed. It provides an opportunity for those who may have exhausted all other legal remedies or those who face a grave injustice to seek relief.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> Unlike other legal remedies, an SLP can be filed against any judgment or order, including those passed by lower courts or tribunals. It provides flexibility to parties who have been adversely affected by the lower court&#8217;s judgment or order and allows them to seek relief from the highest court of the land.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Constitutional Interpretation:<\/strong> SLP provides an opportunity to the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution and decide matters of national importance. It ensures that the interpretation of the Constitution remains consistent and upholds the principles of justice, fairness, and equality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay of Lower Court&#8217;s Order: <\/strong>The Supreme Court has the power to stay the operation of the lower court&#8217;s order or judgment while the SLP is pending. It provides relief to the parties who may have been adversely affected by the lower court&#8217;s order, giving them an opportunity to seek justice from the highest court of the land.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precedent Setting:<\/strong> SLP decisions by the Supreme Court of India are binding on all lower courts in the country. Therefore, a landmark SLP decision can set a precedent that may guide the lower courts in similar cases, ensuring consistency in the application of the law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/special-leave-petition\">Special Leave Petition<\/a><\/strong> is a vital legal remedy available in India that ensures access to justice, provides flexibility, allows constitutional interpretation, provides stay of lower court&#8217;s order, and sets precedent. It is an essential tool that allows individuals and organizations to seek justice and ensures that the principles of justice, fairness, and equality are upheld in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_SLP_Is_Not_Maintainable\"><\/span>Why SLP Is Not Maintainable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before\ndiscussing the reasons why an SLP may not be maintainable, it is essential to\nunderstand the concept of maintainability. Maintainability means whether a\npetition or application can be admitted or not. In simple terms,\nmaintainability refers to whether a petition fulfills the legal requirements or\nnot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Now let&#8217;s discuss the reasons why an SLP may not be maintainable:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Substantial Question of Law:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary\nground for the rejection of an SLP is the absence of any substantial question\nof law. If the petitioner fails to raise any significant question of law in their\npetition, then the Supreme Court may reject the SLP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delay in Filing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason\nwhy an SLP may not be maintainable is the delay in filing. The Supreme Court\nhas laid down a time limit of 90 days for filing an SLP from the date of the\nimpugned judgment or order. If the petitioner fails to file the SLP within the\nstipulated time, the Supreme Court may reject the petition on the grounds of\ndelay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative Remedies Available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is any\nother legal remedy available to the petitioner, the Supreme Court may not\nentertain the SLP. For instance, if the petitioner has not exhausted all the\nremedies available to them in the lower courts, the Supreme Court may not\nentertain the SLP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facts and Evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme\nCourt does not re-evaluate the facts and evidence of the case while deciding an\nSLP. The Supreme Court can only consider the questions of law raised in the\nSLP. If the petitioner&#8217;s case is based on facts and evidence, the SLP may not\nbe maintainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interference in Lower Court&#8217;s Judgment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme\nCourt may not interfere with the lower court&#8217;s judgment unless it is a matter\nof exceptional importance or involves a substantial question of law. Therefore,\nif the petitioner fails to establish that the lower court&#8217;s judgment involves a\nsubstantial question of law, the SLP may not be maintainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, a Special Leave Petition (SLP) is not maintainable in certain situations, including the absence of a substantial question of law, delay in filing, and availability of alternative remedies, reliance on facts and evidence, and interference in the lower court&#8217;s judgment. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the grounds for maintainability before filing an SLP in the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read Our Article<\/b>: <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/what-is-bail-in-india\/\">What Is Bail In India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Special Leave Petition (SLP) is a legal remedy provided by the Indian legal system to appeal a judgment or order passed by any court or tribunal. SLP is filed in the Supreme Court of India, which has the discretion to either accept or reject it. However, there are certain situations where an SLP is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":57807,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[272],"tags":[3729],"acf":{"service_id":"69"},"authorName":"Bhawna Kumari","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-30.jpg","authorDescription":"I'm Bhawna Kumari, a final year student pursuing B.B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.) at Jagran Lake city University in Bhopal. With a keen interest in law, Bhawna has gained a comprehensive understanding of various legal domains such as contracts, IPR law, taxation, and corporate law. Her academic coursework has honed her analytical, research, and writing skills, making her a valuable asset in the legal field.","postViews":10613,"readingTime":4,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57675"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/64"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57675"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57675\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69639,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57675\/revisions\/69639"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57807"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57675"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57675"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}