1. A Special Leave Petition (SLP) is a legal remedy filed before the Supreme Court of India under Article 136 of the Constitution of India.
2. It allows a party to challenge any judgment, decree, or order passed by any court or tribunal in India.
3. SLP is a discretionary power of the Supreme Court—grant of “leave” is not a matter of right.
4. It can be filed in both civil and criminal matters.
5. The Court may grant or refuse leave after hearing the petitioner; if granted, the SLP becomes an appeal.
6. Generally, it must be filed within 90 days from the date of judgment/order (or 60 days in certain cases).
7. It is invoked in cases involving substantial questions of law, grave injustice, or violation of legal principles.
8. SLP cannot usually be filed against interim orders unless exceptional circumstances exist.