Supreme Court Practice

Supreme Court Practice in India

Supreme Court Practice in India covers procedure, drafting, strategy, and institutional functioning before the Supreme Court of India. It includes filing requirements, registry scrutiny, listing procedure, limitation compliance, and courtroom preparation. Because even minor procedural defects can affect admission, careful drafting and strict compliance are essential.

SLP, Writs and Appellate Jurisdiction

A substantial part of Supreme Court practice involves Special Leave Petitions under Article 136 of the Constitution of India. In addition, statutory appeals, writ petitions, review petitions, curative petitions, and transfer petitions form an important part of the Court’s docket. Each category demands a distinct procedural structure and strategic approach. Therefore, lawyers must understand jurisdictional limits, drafting discipline, and admission-stage expectations.

Supreme Court Laid Law and Legislative Interpretation

This category also examines the law laid down by the Supreme Court under different legislative enactments. I analyse how the Court interprets constitutional provisions, central statutes, and regulatory frameworks across diverse areas of law. Moreover, I highlight emerging trends in judicial reasoning, doctrinal developments, and shifts in interpretative approach. Particular attention is given to constitutional law, commercial disputes, real estate, insolvency, criminal law, and administrative law.

Practice Insights and Litigation Strategy

Drawing from my experience as an Advocate-on-Record, I write about drafting standards, registry objections, admission strategy, interim relief practice, and courtroom advocacy. Further, the articles provide practical and experience-based guidance for lawyers, litigants, and researchers. They aim to explain both procedural requirements and the broader jurisprudential direction of the Supreme Court of India.

Appeal to Supreme Court Against Order of NCLAT – National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

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Appeal from NCLAT to Supreme Court procedure under Companies Act, IBC and Competition Act

A Comprehensive Legal Analysis of Statutory Provisions, Jurisdiction, Limitation, Grounds, and Leading Case Laws 1. Introduction This article explains the procedure for an appeal from NCLAT to the Supreme Court under the Companies Act, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and the Competition Act. The Indian corporate and insolvency law framework establishes a structured three-tier adjudicatory … Read more

Article 32 Writ Petition in the Supreme Court of India: Law, Procedure, and Complete Guide

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Article 32 writ petition in Supreme Court of India – constitutional remedy for enforcement of fundamental rights

A complete guide to Article 32 writ petitions in the Supreme Court of India, including constitutional writs, filing procedure, and Article 32 vs Article 226.

Fundamental Rights Provided by the Constitution of India and Expanded by the Supreme Court

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Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India and their expansion by the Supreme Court through Article 21 jurisprudence

This Post provides a tabular list of all Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India (Articles 12–35) and as by Supreme Court of India through interpretation of these Articles.

Advocate on Record (AOR) in the Supreme Court of India: Role, Eligibility, Exam & Complete Guide

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An Advocate on Record (AOR) is the only advocate authorised to file, act, and plead before the Supreme Court of India. This comprehensive guide explains the constitutional basis of the AOR system, the rigorous training and examination it requires, the responsibilities AORs shoulder in ensuring strict procedural compliance, and why they play a crucial role in securing efficient, high-quality access to justice before the nation’s highest court.

Transfer Petition in the Supreme Court of India: Law, Grounds, and Landmark Case Laws

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Supreme Court of India building – relevant to transfer petitions under Article 139A, Section 25 CPC, and Section 446 BNSS

A clear and structured guide to transfer petitions in the Supreme Court of India, explaining the jurisdiction under Article 139A, Section 25 CPC, and Section 446 BNSS. Includes key grounds, leading case laws, and practical insights from an Advocate-on-Record for assessing when inter-state transfer of a case is justified.

Curative Petition in the Supreme Court of India: Innovation, Jurisprudence, and Practice

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Curative Petition in the Supreme Court of India under Order XLVIII – Law, Procedure and Landmark Cases including Rupa Ashok Hurra and DMRC

A Curative Petition is the Supreme Court’s rarest remedy to correct gross injustice after dismissal of a review petition. This guide explains its constitutional basis, Order XLVIII procedure, key cases like Rupa Ashok Hurra, DMRC and Navneet Kaur, and essential drafting strategy.

How to Draft a Special Leave Petition Under Article 136 That Survives the Admission Stage

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pecial Leave Petition under Article 136 – Guide to Drafting an SLP that Survives the Supreme Court Admission Stage

A practical guide for Advocates-on-Record on drafting a Special Leave Petition under Article 136 that survives the Supreme Court’s admission stage. This article explains the constitutional foundation of SLP jurisdiction, how leave is granted, how to frame Questions of Law and Grounds with precision, and the drafting discipline required to avoid common causes of dismissal.

Special Leave Petition in Supreme Court: Law and Practice.

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Lawyer arguing before judges for special leave to appeal under Article 136 — Supreme Court of India SLP concept.

This article explains why leave to appeal to the Supreme Court under Article 136 is considered extraordinary. It traces the history, discretionary nature, and judicial principles that make the Special Leave Petition a unique constitutional safeguard against injustice

The Origin and History of Special Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of India

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History and origin of Article 136 - Special leave Petition

This article traces the historical evolution of the Supreme Court’s discretionary power of special leave under Article 136 — from the royal prerogative of the King-in-Council and Privy Council practice to the Government of India Act 1935, Constituent Assembly debates, and early Supreme Court jurisprudence. It explains how this extraordinary appellate jurisdiction developed as a constitutional safety valve to remedy grave injustice and address questions of law of public importance.

Affidavit in Supreme Court of India; A practical Guide

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Affidavit in Supreme Court of India

An affidavit in the Supreme Court of India is a solemn, verified declaration of facts forming the evidentiary foundation of petitions and applications. This guide explains the law, drafting requirements, verification standards, execution procedure, registry scrutiny, common defects, and key Supreme Court rulings governing affidavits under Order IX of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013.

Quashing of Criminal Proceedings u/s 528 BNSS by Higher Court: Supreme Court’s Four-Step Test & Grounds Explained

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quashing of criminal case in India under section 482 CrPC or 528 BNSS or Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

The Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling in Pradeep Kumar Kesarwani v. State of U.P. clarifies when High Courts can quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC and Section 528 BNSS. This article explains the Court’s structured four-step test, revisits the Bhajan Lal principles, and provides a practical, litigation-oriented guide for lawyers seeking quashing before the High Courts and Supreme Court.

Caveat Filing in Supreme Court: Meaning, Procedure, Format & 90-Day Rules

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Lawyers walking towards the Supreme Court of India – caveat filing procedure, meaning, rules and 90-day validity explained

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.