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Art. 134A Part V: The Union

Certificate for Appeal to the Supreme Court

Exact text — Constitution of India

Every High Court, passing or making a judgment, decree, final order, or sentence, referred to in clause (1) of article 132 or clause (1) of article 133, or clause (1) of article 134,—(a) may, if it deems fit so to do, on its own motion; and (b) shall, if an oral application is made, by or on behalf of the party aggrieved, immediately after the passing or making of such judgment, decree, final order or sentence, determine, as soon as may be after such passing or making, the question whether a certificate... may be given in respect of that case.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

This Article, added by the 44th Amendment (1978), streamlines the certification process for High Court appeals to the Supreme Court under Articles 132-134 — the High Court can decide the certification question on its own initiative, but MUST determine it immediately if an aggrieved party orally requests it right after the judgment, avoiding unnecessary delay in this important procedural gateway step.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is a practical, efficiency-focused procedural Article ensuring the important 'certificate' decision (which determines whether a Supreme Court appeal route is even available) is addressed promptly, rather than languishing after the underlying case has already concluded.

Read alongside this one

Art. 132 — Appellate Jurisdiction in Constitutional Cases Art. 134 — Appellate Jurisdiction in Criminal Matters

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 134A

What happens if I want to request this certificate but don't do so immediately after judgment?

This Article specifically requires the IMMEDIATE oral application for the mandatory determination provision to apply — a delayed or later written application may still be considered, but doesn't trigger this Article's specific 'must decide immediately' requirement.

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The text above reproduces Article 134A of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.