Part V · The Union · Chapter IV — The Union Judiciary
Article 135: Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court
Official text as on 1 May 2024
Text of Article 135
Until Parliament by law otherwise provides, the Supreme Court shall also have jurisdiction and powers with respect to any matter to which the provisions of article 133 or article 134 do not apply if jurisdiction and powers in relation to that matter were exercisable by the Federal Court immediately before the commencement of this Constitution under any existing law.
Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
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