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A Strategic Guide to the Supreme Court’s Jurisdiction (Articles 32, 131–147) For any Advocate-on-Record (AOR) aspirant, the Supreme Court of India is not merely a building on Tilak Marg; it is a living fortress of constitutional remedies. To practice within its hallowed halls, one must move beyond theoretical knowledge and possess a surgical understanding of its jurisdictional anatomy. The…

Caveat vs. Impleadment in the Supreme Court of India: Understanding the Difference in SLP Proceedings Educational Article for NRIs by Legal Light Consulting – One of the Best Law Firms in India for NRI Legal Support Introduction In litigation before the Supreme Court of India, procedural rules play a critical role in determining who can participate in a case and at what stage. This becomes…

Understanding Your Rights as a Caveator in the Supreme Court of India For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) navigating the Indian legal system, procedural mechanisms like filing a “caveat” are essential tools to safeguard interests, especially when you anticipate that someone may file an appeal or petition against you. A caveat ensures that no ex-parte order (an order passed without hearing you) is…

Understanding Caveatable Interest in Probate Proceedings under the Indian Succession Act, 1925: A Guide for NRIs By Legal Light Consulting – India’s Premier Law Firm for Non-Resident Indians (Educational & Informational Article – March 2026) For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), managing family assets and inheritance in India often involves navigating complex succession laws. When a loved one leaves…

Delay, Suppression, and Concurrent Findings Before the Supreme Court A Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution is an extraordinary and discretionary remedy, not a continuation of the appellate process. The Supreme Court has consistently cautioned against entertaining SLPs that seek to reopen concurrent findings of fact, particularly when such petitions are filed after…

Supreme Court Dismisses SLP in Long-Standing Family Partition Dispute In a recent development underscoring the Supreme Court’s strict stance on procedural lapses, delays, and suppression of facts in property disputes, the Court dismissed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging a High Court judgment in a partition suit. The case involved a prolonged family property dispute originating from a…

Opposing Delayed Special Leave Petitions in Partition Suits Partition disputes in India often travel through multiple layers of litigation — from trial courts to appellate courts, and finally to the Supreme Court. A recent matter illustrates how delays, suppression of facts, and concurrent findings of fact can decisively weaken a Special Leave Petition (SLP) and why decree‑holders should actively…