Legal update
Published
12 Sept 2026
Source date
7 Sept 2026
Article 226 writ petition cannot be treated as Article 227 petition to deny appeal: Supreme Court
Why it matters
The Supreme Court has ruled that a writ petition filed under Article 226 cannot be treated as one under Article 227 to deprive a litigant of an appellate remedy. The Court also affirmed that orders passed by a Revenue Court can be challenged under Article 226.
Key points
- A writ petition under Article 226 cannot be treated as an Article 227 petition to deny an appellate remedy.
- Orders of a Revenue Court can be challenged under Article 226 of the Constitution.
What changed
Clarified that an Article 226 petition cannot be reclassified as an Article 227 petition to eliminate a right of appeal, and confirmed that Revenue Court orders are amenable to Article 226 challenges.
Who it affects
Litigants challenging Revenue Court orders and parties pursuing appeals arising from writ proceedings.
Jurisdiction
India
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