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In most legal jurisdictions, a supreme court, also known as a court of last resort, apex court, and high court of appeal, and court of final appeal, is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts. Broadly speaking, the decisions of a supreme court are binding on all other courts in a nation and are not subject to further review by any other court. Supreme courts typically function primarily as appellate courts, hearing appeals from decisions of lower trial courts, or from intermediate-level appellate courts. A supreme court can also, in certain circumstances, act as a court of original jurisdiction.
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Abhishek Banerjee moves SC seeking to 'gag' Calcutta HC judgeIndiaTimes - Published | Special courts can try ex-MPs & ex-MLAs too, says Delhi HCThe Delhi high court has held that special courts constituted on the Supreme Court's directions to deal with criminal cases against members of Parliament and legislative assemblies can try offences..IndiaTimes - Published |
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