A caveat is a powerful safeguard that prevents ex-parte orders in the Supreme Court by ensuring the caveator is heard before any relief is granted. This post explains the meaning of a caveat, when and where it can be filed, the Supreme Court Rules governing it, and the complete filing procedure with documents required.
A comprehensive guide explaining how to file a civil transfer petition before the Supreme Court of India, covering jurisdiction, grounds, required documents, procedure, drafting guidelines, limitation, practical considerations, dominus litis, and 80+ FAQs to help litigants and practitioners understand the complete transfer mechanism.
The Swing – Toppling from Courtroom to Greens. Being a lawyer, I’ve had the privilege of meeting people from all walks of life. Naturally, when you’re trying to build trust with clients, you end up learning a bit about their personal lives—what they do for fun, their hobbies, etc. Time and again, some of my … Read more
Section-514: Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Comparison Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 514. Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation.—(1) Except as otherwise providedin this Sanhita, no Court shall take … Read more
Section-513: Definitions – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 513. Definitions.—For the purposes of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “period of limitation” means the period specified in section 514 for taking cognizance of an offence. 467. Definitions.—For the … Read more
Section-512: Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 512. Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful.—No attachment made under this Sanhita shall be deemed unlawful, nor shall any person making the … Read more
Section-511: Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 511. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity.—(1) Subject to the provisions hereinbefore contained, no … Read more
Section-510: Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 510. Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge.—(1) No finding, sentence ororder by a Court … Read more
Section-509: Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316 – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 509. Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316.—(1) If any Court before whicha confession or other statement of an accused person … Read more
Section-508: Proceedings in wrong place – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 508. Proceedings in wrong place.—No finding, sentence or order of any Criminal Court shall be set aside merely on the ground that the inquiry, trial or other proceedings … Read more
Section-507: Irregularities which vitiate proceedings – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 507. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings.—If any Magistrate, not being empowered by law inthis behalf, does any of the following things, namely:—(a) attaches and sells property under section 85;(b) … Read more
Section-506: Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 506. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.—If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the following things, namely:—(a) to issue a search-warrant under … Read more