Major S.S. Khanna v Brig. F.J. Dillon (1964)

CPC & Limitation Act · Inherent Powers & Interlocutory Orders (ss.148–151, s.94)

Facts.

The High Court’s revisional jurisdiction over a subordinate court’s order was in question.

Issue.

How far does s.115 revision extend?

Held.

Section 115 empowers the High Court to correct errors of jurisdiction — acting without jurisdiction, failing to exercise it, or exercising it illegally or with material irregularity — but not every error of fact or law on the merits.

Why it matters.

It draws the line between revision (jurisdictional errors) and appeal (errors on the merits) — the heart of the reference/review/revision distinction.

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