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Revision

Supervisory jurisdiction of the High Court or Sessions Court to correct errors of inferior courts � not a full rehearing.

Full Definition

Revision corrects: (1) illegal or improper orders; (2) orders without jurisdiction; (3) failures of justice. It is not an appeal � fresh evidence cannot be produced; it is a limited review in the interests of justice.

In Indian Law

Sections 397-405 CrPC (Sections 438-448 BNSS). Unlike appeals (a right), revision is discretionary. Used to challenge interlocutory orders, magistrate orders, and procedural illegalities.

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