What is the role of the Supreme Court in determining whether a case involves a substantial question of general importance under Article 139A(1)?
Under Article 139A(1), the Supreme Court has the power to determine whether a case involves a substantial question of general importance. If such a question is identified, the Supreme Court can withdraw the case or cases pending before the High Court(s) and dispose of all the cases itself. The court may also return any case so withdrawn along with a copy of its judgment on the said question to the High Court from which the case has been withdrawn, for further proceedings in conformity with the Supreme Court's judgment.