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The daily list showing which matters will be called before which court.

For you: You hear it because your matter's position and date come from this list.

“Check serial no. 42 in tomorrow's cause list.”

Placing your matter in the cause list for a date.

For you: Until a matter is listed, it will not be called.

“The matter will be listed on Monday.”

Briefly bringing an urgent listing request before the court, as permitted locally.

For you: Used when something cannot wait for the normal listing cycle.

“Mention the urgency at 10:30.”

The hearing is moved to another date.

For you: Check the next date and what the order says you must do before then.

“Matter adjourned to the 18th.”

A written statement confirmed on oath, used to place facts before the court.

For you: Many applications need facts stated on affidavit, not just plain paper.

“File the facts by affidavit.”

The document authorising an advocate to appear for a party.

For you: Without it on record, an advocate generally cannot act for you.

“Vakalatnama is on record.”

A document attached in support of the main application.

For you: Courts refer to annexure numbers during hearing — keep them ordered.

“See Annexure A-3, page 12.”

The court office that receives, checks and processes filings.

For you: Most filing objections come from the registry, not the judge.

“Registry has raised a defect.”

Something missing or incorrect in a filing that must be fixed.

For you: A defective filing is not placed before the court until cured.

“Remove the defect within the time given.”

The court's written direction at a stage — dates, instructions, conditions.

For you: Only the order text is authoritative — not summaries or memory.

“As per the order dated 4th…”

A court communication asking a person to appear or respond.

For you: A notice always carries a date and a required action — find both first.

“Notice issued for the 12th.”

A formal court direction to appear or produce something.

For you: Ignoring a summons has consequences — note the date and purpose immediately.

“Summons served for next week.”

A request for temporary direction while the main matter continues.

For you: Bail requests are often heard as interim requests within a proceeding.

“Interim application for release pending trial.”

A direction pausing a proceeding or action until further orders.

For you: If a stay is mentioned, find exactly what is stayed and until when.

“Further proceedings stayed till the next date.”

Release from custody on conditions the court sets, while the case continues.

For you: Bail orders always carry conditions — find each one and its consequence for violation.

“Released on bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 50,000.”

Protection sought before arrest, apprehending arrest in a matter.

For you: It is sought before custody, so the applicant's cooperation duties matter greatly.

“In the event of arrest, the applicant shall be enlarged on bail.”