- om the date of the High Court’s judgment/order.
- 60 days from dismissal of a review petition, if one was filed in the High Court.
Key Features
- Filing of SLP (Criminal) does not automatically stay conviction or sentence — a separate stay or bail application must be filed.
- The Supreme Court has discretionary power — it grants leave only in cases involving substantial injustice or error of law.
- Once leave is granted, the petition is converted into a Criminal Appeal.

SARIKA VERMA