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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 to Review Petitions in the Supreme Court of India under Article 137 and Order XLVII of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013. Explore constitutional foundations, grounds for review in civil and criminal matters, landmark cases such as Kamlesh Verma, Mohd. Arif, and Lily Thomas, procedural nuances, and practical drafting strategy for Advocates-on-Record and Litigants.