P. ASHOKAN versus UNION OF INDIA AND ANR.

P. ASHOKAN versus UNION OF INDIA AND ANR.

The Supreme Court ruled that once a decision has attained finality, Article 32 cannot be invoked for its reconsideration based on its effect in accordance with law.

Parties
Petitioner: P. Ashokan; Respondent: Union of India; Respondent: ANR.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
06 February 1998
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (civil) / Final Order
Outcome
Petition dismissed.
Legal Topics
Article 32, Finality of Decisions, Reconsideration of Supreme Court Decisions
Constitutional Law Article 32 Finality of Decisions Reconsideration of Supreme Court Decisions

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Parties

P. Ashokan

Petitioner

Union of India

Respondent

ANR.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (civil) / Final Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a final decision of the Supreme Court may be reconsidered under Article 32 based on its effect in accordance with law

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court ruled that once a decision has attained finality, Article 32 cannot be invoked for its reconsideration based on its effect in accordance with law.

Court Disposition

Petition dismissed.

Orders

  • The writ petition is dismissed.