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  2. Special Leave Petitions in India - Wikipedia

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    It is discretionary power vested in the Supreme Court of India and the court may in its discretion refuse to grant leave to appeal. The aggrieved party cannot claim special leave to appeal under Article 136 as a right, but it is privilege vested in the Supreme Court of India to grant leave to appeal or not.

  3. Judicial discretion - Wikipedia

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    Judicial discretion is the power of the judiciary to make some legal decisions according to their discretion. Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the ability of judges to exercise discretion is an aspect of judicial independence. Where appropriate, judicial discretion allows a judge to decide a legal case or matter within a range of ...

  4. Reserve power - Wikipedia

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    In a parliamentary or semi-presidential system of government, a reserve power, also known as discretionary power, is a power that may be exercised by the head of ...

  5. Governor (India) - Wikipedia

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    Discretionary powers to be carried out according to the discretion of the governor. The governors of India have similar powers and functions of the state level as ...

  6. Discretion - Wikipedia

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    Discretion has the meaning of acting on one's own authority and judgment. In law, discretion as to legal rulings, such as whether evidence is excluded at a trial, may be exercised by a judge. The ability to make decisions which represent a responsible choice and for which an understanding of what is lawful, right or wise may be presupposed. [1]

  7. Discretionary jurisdiction - Wikipedia

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    Discretionary jurisdiction is a power that allows a court to engage in discretionary review. This power gives a court the authority to decide whether to hear a particular case brought before it. Typically, courts of last resort and intermediate courts in a state or country will have discretionary jurisdiction. [1]

  8. List of governors of Gujarat - Wikipedia

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    Discretionary powers to be carried out according to the discretion of the governor. Governors of Gujarat. Key • indicates that this was an additional charge or ...

  9. Administrative discretion - Wikipedia

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    Administrative discretion allows agencies to use professional expertise and judgment when making decisions or performing official duties, as opposed to only adhering to strict regulations or statuses. For example, a public official has administrative discretion when he or she has the freedom to make a choice among potential courses of action.