Writs & Supreme Court draft formats
Writ petitions under Articles 226 and 32, SLPs and appeals before the Supreme Court, review and curative petitions.
Civil Appeal to the Supreme Court under Article 133 or 136
A Civil Appeal filed in the Supreme Court either on a High Court certificate under Article 134A/133 or after leave is granted on an SLP under Article…
Contempt Petition for Wilful Disobedience of a Court Order
A civil contempt petition filed in the Supreme Court or High Court to enforce compliance with a court order. Includes the structure, governing law, and…
Counter-Affidavit on Behalf of Respondent in Writ or SLP
A counter-affidavit filed by a respondent in the Supreme Court or a High Court to oppose a writ petition or SLP. Includes structure, grounds, and…
Criminal Appeal to the Supreme Court under Section 420 BNSS
A criminal appeal filed in the Supreme Court of India against a High Court judgment reversing an acquittal or after grant of special leave. Covers…
Curative Petition under Order XLVIII Supreme Court Rules 2013
A curative petition is the final constitutional remedy before the Supreme Court after a review is dismissed. This page explains its format, mandatory…
Habeas Corpus Petition under Article 226
A criminal writ petition filed in the High Court to challenge illegal or preventive detention and secure the production of a detenu. Includes…
Interlocutory Application for Interim Relief in Pending Matter
A miscellaneous interlocutory application filed in a pending case before the Supreme Court, High Court, or trial court seeking interim relief such as…
Memo of Appearance
A notice filed by an advocate to formally enter appearance for a party in the Supreme Court, High Court, or civil court, distinct from a Vakalatnama.
Public Interest Litigation Writ Petition under Article 226 or Article 32
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Writ Petition filed in the High Court under Article 226 or the Supreme Court under Article 32 to enforce public…
Rejoinder-Affidavit on Behalf of the Petitioner
A rejoinder-affidavit filed by a petitioner in the Supreme Court or High Court to reply to a respondent's counter-affidavit in a writ petition or SLP.…
Review Petition under Article 137 of the Constitution
A petition to the Supreme Court of India seeking review of its own judgment or order on narrow grounds. Covers structure, grounds, and mandatory…
Special Leave Petition (Civil) under Article 136
A Special Leave Petition (Civil) filed in the Supreme Court to challenge a final High Court civil judgment. Includes structure, governing law, and…
Special Leave Petition (Criminal) under Article 136 of the Constitution
A Special Leave Petition (Criminal) filed in the Supreme Court under Article 136 to challenge a final High Court order. Includes structure, governing…
Supplementary Affidavit in Writ Petition or SLP
A sworn statement filed in the Supreme Court or High Court to place subsequent facts and documents on record in a pending writ petition, SLP, or suit.
Sur-Rejoinder on Behalf of the Respondent
A sur-rejoinder filed by a respondent in the Supreme Court or a High Court to reply to new matters raised in a petitioner's rejoinder-affidavit in a…
Transfer Petition Criminal Under Section 446 BNSS
A Supreme Court criminal transfer petition under Section 446 BNSS to move a trial between States. Covers format, when to use, and what the court looks for.
Urgent Mentioning Memo
A memo filed before the Supreme Court or High Court to request urgent listing of a pending case. This page explains its purpose, when to use it, and…
Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution
A writ petition filed in the High Court of Delhi under Article 226 of the Constitution to seek prerogative remedies against the State or public…
Writ Petition under Article 32 of the Constitution
A writ petition filed in the Supreme Court under Article 32 to enforce fundamental rights or for public interest litigation. Includes structure…
Written Submissions / Synopsis of Arguments
Written Submissions filed in the Supreme Court or High Court at final hearing. Presents issues, party submissions with authorities, and the prayer sought.