CPC · Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Section 109 CPC

When appeals lie to the Supreme Court

Procedure & effect

1[109. When appeals lie to the Supreme Court.-- Subject to the provisions in Chapter IV of Part V of
the Constitution and such rules as may, from time to time, be made by the Supreme Court regarding appeals
from the Courts of India, and to the provisions hereinafter contained, an appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court
from any judgment, decree or final order in a civil proceeding of a High Court, if the High Court certifies

(i) that the case involves a substantial question of law of general importance; and
(ii) that in the opinion of the High Court the said question needs to be decided by the Supreme Court.]

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FAQ — Section 109 CPC

Section 109 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) deals with “When appeals lie to the Supreme Court”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

1[109. When appeals lie to the Supreme Court.-- Subject to the provisions in Chapter IV of Part V of the Constitution and such rules as may, from time to time, be made by the Supreme Court regarding appeals from the Courts of India, and to the provisions hereinafter contained, an appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court from any judgment, decree or final order in a civil proceeding of a High Court, if the High Court certifies (i) that the case involves a substantial question of law of general imp

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