Whether a writ proceeding is civil or criminal, depends on the nature of relief claimed and grounds for such relief. “Civil Proceedings” or “Criminal Proceedings” are not defined anywhere. The Constitution of […]
How to file a Caveat before Supreme Court
1. A person claiming a right to appear before the Court on the hearing of a petition may lodge a caveat in the matter, where such a petition is expected to be lodged or […]
How to file a Petition for Special Leave to Appeal[SLP]
Petition for Special Leave to Appeal before Supreme Court 1.(a) The petition for special leave to appeal invoking the extra-ordinary appellate jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution read with Order XXI of the […]
Which Cases Shall be listed before Vacation Court of Supreme Court
1. The Chief Justice may appoint one or more Judges to hear, during summer vacation or winter holidays, all matters of urgent nature which, under the Rules, may be heard by a Judge sitting […]
When special reference Cases shall be registered before Supreme Court
Special Reference Case – Ordinarily, the following cases shall be registered as References: 1. Reference under Articles 143(1) and (2) of the Constitution; 2. Reference under Article 317(1) of the Constitution; 3. Reference […]
Which cases shall be registered as criminal appeals in Supreme Court
Criminal Appeal – Ordinarily, the following cases shall be registered as criminal appeals – (1) appeals by certificate under Articles 132(1) and 134(1)(c) read with Order XX of the Rules; (2) appeal under Article […]
What is a Curative Petition
1. A curative petition shall be governed by the judgment of the Court in the case of Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra and Anr. [2002 (4) SCC 388] and as per Order XLVIII […]
Who is a Senior Advocate
‘Senior advocate’ means any advocate so designated under subsection (2) of Section 16 of the Advocates Act, 1961 (25 of 1961), and all such advocates whose names were borne on the roll of the senior […]
