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Certificate for Appeal to the Supreme Court (Article 132)
Jurisdictional & Appellate Practice Terms
Definition
A formal certificate granted by a High Court under Article 132(1) certifying that the case involves a substantial question of law regarding the interpretation of the Constitution, opening an appeal of right to the Supreme Court.
Example
Following a decision upholding the validity of a new constitutional amendment on administrative tribunals, the High Court grants an Article 132 certificate enabling the petitioners to appeal directly to the Supreme Court.