Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to review its own judgements or orders?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Article 137.Key Points

Article 137 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to review its own judgements or orders.
This power is known as the power of 'judicial review'.
The Supreme Court can exercise this power in cases where there has been an error apparent on the face of the record or where there has been a miscarriage of justice.
This power is an important aspect of the separation of powers in the Indian Constitution, as it allows the judiciary to check and balance the actions of the executive and legislative branches of government.

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Article 138 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
Article 135 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court.
Article 136 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court.