Article 132

Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in certain cases

132. (1) An appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court from any judgment, decree or final order of a High Court in the territory of India, whether in a civil, criminal or other proceeding, [if the High Court certifies under article 134A]* that the case involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of this Constitution.

(2)**

(3) Where such a certificate is given, *** any party in
the case may appeal to the Supreme Court on the ground
that any such question as aforesaid has been wrongly
decided 3***.

Explanation:- For the purposes of this article, the expression "final order" includes an order deciding an issue which, if decided in favour of the appellant, would be sufficient for the final disposal of the case.

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* Subs. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, s. 17, for "if the High Court certifies" (w.e.f. 1-8-1979)

** Cl. (2) omitted by s. 17, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-8-1979)

*** Certain words omitted by s. 17, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-8-1979)