Article 228 - Transfer of certain cases to High Court - Constitution of India

Article 228. Transfer of certain cases to High Court.- If the High Court is satisfied that a case pending in a court subordinate to it involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of this Constitution the determination of which is necessary for the disposal of the case, 1 [ it shall withdraw the case and 2 [***] may ] (a) either dispose of the case itself, or (b) determine the said question of law and return the case to the court from which the case has been so withdrawn together with a copy of its judgment on such question, and the said court shall on receipt thereof proceed to dispose of the case in conformity with such judgment. ***************** NOTES:- 1 . Substituted vide Article 41 of the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976 dated 18-12-1976 w.e.f. 01-02-1977, before it was read as, it shall withdraw the case and may 2 . Omitted vide Article 29 of the Constitution (43rd Amendment) Act, 1977 dated 13-04-1978 w.e.f. 13-04-1978, before it was read as, subject to the provisions of Art. 131-A