Civil & property
Civil suit for recovery of money
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Civil & property
Suit for permanent injunction
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Criminal & cheque cases
Complaint under Section 138 NI Act (cheque bounce)
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Criminal & cheque cases
Regular bail application
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Criminal & cheque cases
Anticipatory bail application
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Criminal & cheque cases
Petition for quashing of FIR on compromise (High Court)
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Family & matrimonial
Divorce by mutual consent — first motion
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Family & matrimonial
Maintenance petition
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Family & matrimonial
Complaint under the Domestic Violence Act, Section 12
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Claims & commissions
Consumer complaint (District Commission)
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Claims & commissions
Claim petition before the MACT
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Civil & property
Execution application
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Family & matrimonial
Guardianship petition
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Criminal & cheque cases
Exemption from personal appearance
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Court applications
Adjournment
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Court applications
Condonation of delay
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Civil & property
Amendment of pleadings
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Civil & property
Temporary injunction
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Civil & property
Setting aside ex parte decree
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Civil & property
Restoration of suit dismissed in default
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Civil & property
Substituted service
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Civil & property
Production of additional documents
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Criminal & cheque cases
Release of case property / vehicle on superdari
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Court applications
Certified copy application
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Court applications
Early hearing
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Court applications
Withdrawal of case / complaint
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Court applications
Inspection of judicial file
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Criminal & cheque cases
Bail bond / surety substitution
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Sections = court or forumI High Court → II Sessions / District Judge → III Magistrate & Civil Judge → IV Commissions & Tribunals, then formats for all courts and guides.
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How it works: stages at a glance
Arrest
- 1Arrest and arrest memo
- 2Grounds of arrest told; family informed
- 3Medical examination
- 4Production before a Magistrate within 24 hours
- 5Remand or bail
Remand
- 1First production
- 2Police custody: up to 15 days
- 3Judicial custody
- 4Charge-sheet within 60 or 90 days
- 5Default bail if not filed
Civil suit
- 1Plaint
- 2Summons
- 3Written statement
- 4Issues
- 5Evidence
- 6Arguments
- 7Judgment and decree
- 8Execution
Cheque bounce
- 1Presentation and return
- 2Legal notice — 30 days
- 3Time to pay — 15 days
- 4Complaint — one month
- 5Trial
- 6Appeal
- 7Settlement
Matrimonial
- 1Mediation and counselling
- 2Divorce petition
- 3Interim maintenance
- 4Domestic violence relief
- 5Evidence and decision
- 6Appeal
NDPS
- 1Search and seizure (Ss. 42, 43, 50)
- 2Inventory and samples (S. 52A)
- 3Arrest and production
- 4Bail: S. 37 for commercial quantity
- 5Charge-sheet within 180 days (S. 36A(4))
- 6Trial before the Special Court
IPunjab & Haryana High Court
5 itemsCRM-M bail, anticipatory bail and quashing; CWP writs; CR and CRR revisions; RSA and RFA appeals; CRA criminal appeals; COCP contempt; transfer petitions
| Title | What it is for | Court / forum | Format | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quashing of FIR on CompromiseSection 528 BNSS, 2023 (Section 482 CrPC) | Petition to quash an FIR after a genuine settlement between the parties. | P&H High Court | DOCX | 40 KB / 82 KB | Word 40 KBPDF 82 KB |
| P&H High Court Objection Checklist: Civil (27.05.2024) | The High Court registry's own objection list for filing. | P&H High Court | Official PDF | — | Open |
| P&H High Court Objection Checklist: Civil Writ (02.06.2026) | The High Court registry's own objection list for filing. | P&H High Court | Official PDF | — | Open |
| P&H High Court Objection Checklist: Criminal | The High Court registry's own objection list for filing. | P&H High Court | Official PDF | — | Open |
| Common Objections and How They Are Cured | Plain-language notes on frequent filing objections. | P&H High Court | Web page | — | Open |
IISessions Court / District Judge
5 itemsRegular and anticipatory bail; NDPS Special Court; criminal revisions and appeals; civil appeals; guardianship, succession and matrimonial petitions
| Title | What it is for | Court / forum | Format | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Bail ApplicationSection 483 BNSS, 2023 | Bail for a person in custody. | Sessions Court / High Court | DOCX, PDF | 40 KB / 82 KB / 40 KB / 82 KB | Word Detailed 40 KBPDF 82 KBWord With preparation notes 40 KBPDF With preparation notes 82 KB |
| Anticipatory Bail ApplicationSection 482 BNSS, 2023 | Protection from arrest in a non-bailable offence. | Sessions Court / High Court | DOCX | 40 KB / 80 KB | Word 40 KBPDF 80 KB |
| Divorce by Mutual Consent (First Motion)Section 13-B Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 | Joint petition when both spouses agree to divorce. | Family Court | DOCX | 40 KB / 84 KB | Word 40 KBPDF 84 KB |
| Guardianship PetitionSections 7 & 10 Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 | Appointment of a guardian of a minor's person or property. | District Judge / Family Court | DOCX | 40 KB / 86 KB | Word 40 KBPDF 86 KB |
| NDPS Bail: Section 37 and Compliance Points | Use with the regular bail format: twin conditions, quantity, and search, seizure and sampling points. | Special Court (NDPS) | Web page | — | Open |
IIIMagistrate & Civil Judge Courts
16 itemsCriminal complaints and trials; Section 138 NI Act; DV Act; maintenance; bail before the JMIC; civil suits, injunctions and execution
| Title | What it is for | Court / forum | Format | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Suit for Recovery of MoneyOrder VII CPC | Plaint to recover an unpaid debt or dues with interest and costs. | Civil Judge / District Court | DOCX | 40 KB / 90 KB | Word 40 KBPDF 90 KB |
| Suit for Permanent InjunctionSection 38 Specific Relief Act, 1963 | Plaint to restrain interference with possession or a legal right. | Civil Judge | DOCX | 40 KB / 87 KB | Word 40 KBPDF 87 KB |
| Temporary Injunction ApplicationOrder XXXIX Rules 1 & 2 CPC | Interim stay while the suit is pending (prima facie case, balance of convenience, irreparable loss). | Civil Judge | DOCX | 39 KB / 79 KB | Word 39 KBPDF 79 KB |
| Amendment of Pleadings ApplicationOrder VI Rule 17 CPC | Leave to amend the plaint or written statement. | Civil Court | DOCX | 39 KB / 77 KB | Word 39 KBPDF 77 KB |
| Production of Additional Documents ApplicationOrder VII Rule 14(3) / Order VIII Rule 1A(3) CPC | Leave to place documents on record after filing of pleadings. | Civil Court | DOCX, PDF | 39 KB / 77 KB / 39 KB / 77 KB | Word Detailed 39 KBPDF 77 KBWord With preparation notes 39 KBPDF With preparation notes 77 KB |
| Restoration of Suit Dismissed in DefaultOrder IX Rule 9 CPC | Restores a suit dismissed for non-appearance of the plaintiff. | Civil Court | DOCX | 39 KB / 73 KB | Word 39 KBPDF 73 KB |
| Setting Aside Ex Parte DecreeOrder IX Rule 13 CPC | Asks the court to set aside a decree passed in the defendant's absence. | Civil Court | DOCX | 39 KB / 76 KB | Word 39 KBPDF 76 KB |
| Execution ApplicationOrder XXI Rule 11 CPC | Seeks execution of a decree for money or property. | Executing Court | DOCX | 39 KB / 84 KB | Word 39 KBPDF 84 KB |
| Substituted Service ApplicationOrder V Rule 20 CPC | Service by publication or affixation when ordinary service fails. | Civil Court | DOCX | 39 KB / 73 KB | Word 39 KBPDF 73 KB |
| Exemption from Personal Appearance (Criminal)Sections 228 / 355 BNSS (Sections 205 / 317 CrPC) | Excuses the accused's presence on a date, with appearance through counsel. | Magistrate / Sessions Court | DOCX, PDF | 39 KB / 76 KB / 39 KB / 76 KB | Word Detailed 39 KBPDF 76 KBWord With preparation notes 39 KBPDF With preparation notes 76 KB |
| Bail Bond / Surety SubstitutionSection 489 BNSS, 2023 | Replaces or discharges a surety on an existing bail bond. | Magistrate / Sessions Court | DOCX | 39 KB / 80 KB | Word 39 KBPDF 80 KB |
| Release of Case Property on SuperdariSections 497 / 503 BNSS, 2023 | Interim custody of a seized vehicle or article pending trial. | Magistrate | DOCX | 39 KB / 79 KB | Word 39 KBPDF 79 KB |
| Cheque Dishonour Legal NoticeSection 138(b) NI Act, 1881 | Statutory demand notice within 30 days of the return memo. | Pre-litigation | DOCX, PDF | 39 KB / 83 KB | Word 39 KBPDF 83 KB |
| Complaint under Section 138 NI ActSections 138 & 142 NI Act, 1881 | Criminal complaint after the 15-day payment period expires. | Judicial Magistrate First Class | DOCX | 40 KB / 88 KB | Word 40 KBPDF 88 KB |
| Maintenance PetitionSection 144 BNSS, 2023 (Section 125 CrPC) | Monthly maintenance for wife, children or parents. | Family Court / JMIC | DOCX | 40 KB / 83 KB | Word 40 KBPDF 83 KB |
| Complaint under Section 12, DV ActSection 12 PWDV Act, 2005 | Protection, residence, monetary and custody reliefs. | Judicial Magistrate First Class | DOCX | 40 KB / 82 KB | Word 40 KBPDF 82 KB |
IVCommissions, Tribunals & Other Forums
2 itemsConsumer Commissions; Motor Accident Claims Tribunal; DRT, Rent Controller, Lok Adalat and Family Court where relevant
| Title | What it is for | Court / forum | Format | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claim Petition before the MACTSection 166 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 | Compensation claim for death or injury in a motor accident. | Motor Accident Claims Tribunal | DOCX | 40 KB / 86 KB | Word 40 KBPDF 86 KB |
| Consumer Complaint (District Commission)Section 35 Consumer Protection Act, 2019 | Complaint for deficiency in service or defective goods. | District Consumer Commission | DOCX | 40 KB / 81 KB | Word 40 KBPDF 81 KB |
VAll Courts: Common Applications & General Formats
8 itemsAdjournment, early hearing, certified copies, inspection, delay, withdrawal; affidavits and vakalatnama
| Title | What it is for | Court / forum | Format | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjournment ApplicationOrder XVII Rule 1 CPC; Section 346 BNSS | Short adjournment for a stated, genuine reason. | Any civil or criminal court | DOCX, PDF | 39 KB / 78 KB / 39 KB / 78 KB | Word Detailed 39 KBPDF 78 KBWord With preparation notes 39 KBPDF With preparation notes 78 KB |
| Early Hearing ApplicationSection 151 CPC / inherent powers | Asks the court to take up the matter before the date fixed. | Any court | DOCX, PDF | 39 KB / 71 KB / 39 KB / 71 KB | Word Detailed 39 KBPDF 71 KBWord With preparation notes 39 KBPDF With preparation notes 71 KB |
| Certified Copy ApplicationHigh Court / Copying Rules | Certified copies of orders, judgments or file documents. | Copying Agency of the court | DOCX, PDF | 39 KB / 72 KB / 39 KB / 72 KB | Word Detailed 39 KBPDF 72 KBWord With preparation notes 39 KBPDF With preparation notes 72 KB |
| Inspection of Judicial FileHigh Court Rules / Section 151 CPC | Permission to inspect the court record. | Any court | DOCX, PDF | 39 KB / 70 KB / 39 KB / 70 KB | Word Detailed 39 KBPDF 70 KBWord With preparation notes 39 KBPDF With preparation notes 70 KB |
| Condonation of Delay ApplicationSection 5 Limitation Act, 1963 | Explains sufficient cause for filing an appeal or application late. | Any court | DOCX | 39 KB / 74 KB | Word 39 KBPDF 74 KB |
| Withdrawal of Case / ComplaintOrder XXIII Rule 1 CPC; Section 280 BNSS | Withdraws a suit or complaint, with or without liberty to refile. | Any court | DOCX | 39 KB / 76 KB | Word 39 KBPDF 76 KB |
| General AffidavitOrder XIX CPC; Oaths Act, 1969 | Sworn statement of facts with verification. | Any court / authority | DOCX, PDF | 38 KB / 67 KB | Word 38 KBPDF 67 KB |
| Vakalatnama and Memo of AppearanceOrder III Rule 4 CPC; Advocates Act, 1961 | Authorises an advocate to act; memo for counsel's appearance. | Any court | DOCX, PDF | 38 KB / 74 KB | Word 38 KBPDF 74 KB |
VIChecklists & How-it-works Guides
15 itemsDocument checklists, stage-by-stage guides and FAQs
| Title | What it is for | Court / forum | Format | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Document Checklists | What to collect for bail, cheque bounce, civil suit, matrimonial, consumer and writ matters. | All courts | Web page (printable) | — | Open |
| NDPS Bail: Section 37 and Compliance Points | The twin conditions, quantity, and the search, seizure and sampling points to check. | Special Court (NDPS) | Web page | — | Open |
| How It Works: Arrest | Short plain-language stages of arrest, with the law and what to do. | — | Web page | — | Open |
| How It Works: Remand | Short plain-language stages of remand, with the law and what to do. | — | Web page | — | Open |
| How It Works: Civil suit | Short plain-language stages of civil suit, with the law and what to do. | — | Web page | — | Open |
| How It Works: NDPS | Short plain-language stages of ndps, with the law and what to do. | — | Web page | — | Open |
| Arrest and bail | Stage by stage, what to prepare, FAQs and official sources. | — | Web page | — | Open |
| Cheque bounce (Section 138 NI Act) | Stage by stage, what to prepare, FAQs and official sources. | — | Web page | — | Open |
| Matrimonial, domestic violence and maintenance | Stage by stage, what to prepare, FAQs and official sources. | — | Web page | — | Open |
| Consumer complaints | Stage by stage, what to prepare, FAQs and official sources. | — | Web page | — | Open |
| Civil suits and injunctions | Stage by stage, what to prepare, FAQs and official sources. | — | Web page | — | Open |
| Writ petitions and service matters | Stage by stage, what to prepare, FAQs and official sources. | — | Web page | — | Open |
| Arbitration | Stage by stage, what to prepare, FAQs and official sources. | — | Web page | — | Open |
| Recovery and banking (SARFAESI and DRT) | Stage by stage, what to prepare, FAQs and official sources. | — | Web page | — | Open |
| Property and rent | Stage by stage, what to prepare, FAQs and official sources. | — | Web page | — | Open |
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