Special Leave Petition (SLP)
Guide to the Supreme Court's discretionary special-leave jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution and the basic filing framework.
Article 136
Legal update: Pages discussing IPC, CrPC or the Indian Evidence Act should be read with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), effective from 1 July 2024, subject to applicable savings and transitional provisions.
Supreme Court of India
Practice guides and constitutional remedies
SLP limitation & delay
Understand filing periods, limitation principles and applications for condonation of delay. Always cross-check the current Supreme Court Rules and amendments.
Supreme Court RulesWrit Petition under Article 32
Overview of proceedings before the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution.
Article 32Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Introductory guide to public-interest proceedings, maintainability, bona fides and procedural considerations before the Supreme Court.
PILReview Petition
Review jurisdiction under Article 137 is narrow and is not a regular appeal against a Supreme Court judgment or order.
Article 137Curative Petition
Exceptional post-review remedy governed by Supreme Court procedure and the principles laid down in Rupa Ashok Hurra.
Exceptional remedyTransfer Petitions
Civil transfer jurisdiction under Section 25 CPC and criminal-transfer remedies, with current criminal procedure to be checked under the BNSS where applicable.
Civil & criminalContempt of Court
Overview of the constitutional and statutory framework governing civil and criminal contempt and compliance with court orders.
ContemptVacation Bench Matters
Guidance on urgent listing during court vacations; current practice directions and notices should always be checked on the Supreme Court website.
Practice directionsCivil Procedure & Court Process
Core CPC guides
Recovery Suit
Institution of civil suits, pleadings, parties and essential facts under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Summary Suit - Order XXXVII CPC
When the summary procedure may be invoked for eligible debt and liquidated-demand claims.
Execution of Decrees
Practical overview of enforcement after decree, including the roles of decree-holder and judgment-debtor.
Modes of Execution
Common modes by which a civil decree may be enforced subject to the CPC and the executing court's orders.
Arrest & Detention in Execution
Sections 55-59 CPC and related safeguards concerning arrest or detention of a judgment-debtor in execution.
Issue & Service of Summons
Overview of summons, service and appearance under Order V CPC, subject to applicable High Court amendments and rules.
Criminal Law, FIR & Bail
BNS / BNSS framework from 1 July 2024
Compounding of Offences
For matters under the new criminal-law regime, compounding is governed principally by Section 359 BNSS. Legacy proceedings may still require Section 320 CrPC.
BNSS 359FIR Registration & Online Services
Section 173 BNSS permits information relating to a cognizable offence to be given orally or by electronic communication, subject to the statutory procedure.
BNSS 173How to Lodge an FIR
Current guide to giving information about a cognizable offence, including electronic communication and the statutory recording process.
BNSSPolice Not Registering FIR?
Options where information disclosing a cognizable offence is not recorded, including escalation to senior police authority and application to the Magistrate as provided by law.
Custody, Remand & Default Bail
Current remand procedure is principally addressed by Section 187 BNSS for applicable post-commencement matters; older cases may remain under Section 167 CrPC.
BNSS 187Rights of Accused Persons
Core safeguards relating to arrest, legal representation, fair procedure, bail and trial under the Constitution and applicable procedural law.
Family, Cheque & General Legal Guides
Frequently used legal resources
Cheque Dishonour - Section 138 NI Act
Stages commonly encountered in cheque-dishonour proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Rights & Remedies of Married Women
Guide to remedies under family law, domestic-violence law and applicable criminal-law provisions.
How to File a Divorce Petition
Overview of contested and mutual-consent divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and Special Marriage Act, 1954.
Legal Formats Download
Petition, complaint, appeal, affidavit, application, counter-affidavit and rejoinder format resources.
Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code
Introductory material on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and insolvency-resolution framework.
Negotiable Instruments Amendments
Guide to statutory amendments affecting cheque-dishonour litigation and related procedure.
Important Case-Law Collections
Topic-wise research starting points
Hindu Marriage Act Case Law
Supreme Court and High Court decisions on marriage, divorce and allied matrimonial issues.
Divorce Act Case Law
Selected decisions interpreting the Divorce Act and related matrimonial remedies.
Domestic Violence Act Decisions
Important decisions under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
CPC Case Law
Selected Supreme Court and High Court decisions on civil procedure.
Perjury Case Law
Judicial decisions concerning false evidence and perjury-related proceedings.
Judgments Archive
Browse LawDadi's archived Supreme Court and High Court judgment resources.
NRI & Property Guides
Property and status-related information
OCI / NRI Property Purchase in India
Overview of categories of immovable property that may be acquired in India, subject to FEMA and applicable RBI rules.
Purchase & Transfer of Property by NRI
General guide to acquisition and transfer of Indian immovable property by persons resident outside India.
Meaning of NRI, OCI & PIO
Understand commonly used status terms; note that the PIO Card scheme was merged into the OCI framework.
NRI / OCI Comparison
Comparison guide covering status, rights and practical differences, subject to current citizenship and FEMA rules.
Buying Property from an NRI
Tax-deduction and compliance considerations under Section 195 of the Income-tax Act when purchasing property from an NRI.
Capital Gains on Property
Overview of capital-gains planning and exemptions; rates and conditions should be checked for the relevant assessment year.
Income Tax & Legal Careers
Popular resources
Tax on Long-Term Capital Gains
Property capital-gains guide with common exemption routes and compliance points.
Income-Tax Saving Options
Guide to deductions, exemptions and tax-planning options, subject to the tax regime and assessment year selected.
Appeals Before ITAT
Overview of appeal procedure, documents, fees, stay applications and limitation before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.
Judicial Vacancies
Notifications and application resources for judicial appointments.
Legal Jobs & Advocate Vacancies
Legal, corporate counsel, consultant and advocate vacancy resources.
Tax Consultation
LawDadi tax-consultation and advisory information.
Official Legal & Court Links
Use primary sources to verify current law and procedure
Information on this page is general in nature and should be verified against the current statute, rules, notifications and binding judgments applicable to the facts of a particular matter.