How to file SLP in Apex Court by the department against the order of High Court Patna

[Sudhir Kumar]

Please let me know, If department lost a case in High Court and decide to file an SLP against the court verdict in a particular case. What are the procedure to file the SLP in Apex Court?

AI Summary

Procedure for Filing Special Leave Petition in Supreme Court: Department Guidelines, Ministry Approval, and Legal Advice A query was raised about the procedure for a department to file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court after losing a case in the High Court. Responses indicated that SLPs serve as a 'residual power' for addressing substantial legal questions or gross injustices. The process involves the Chief Commissioner referring the case to the Board, which, upon approval from the Ministry of Finance, instructs the filing of the SLP. The Law Ministry may provide advice, and specific instructions are outlined in government circulars related to legal proceedings and GST-related writ petitions.