Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court sits at Tilak Marg, New Delhi. For most people it becomes relevant in one of three situations: a special leave petition against a High Court order, a transfer petition to move a case from one state to another, or a writ petition raising a fundamental rights question.
Matters heard here
- Special leave petitions against High Court judgments
- Civil and criminal appeals
- Transfer petitions, commonly in matrimonial matters
- Writ petitions under Article 32
- Bail matters at the final stage
Practical information
- Location
- Tilak Marg, New Delhi 110001
- Nearest metro
- Supreme Court, Blue Line
- Limitation for an SLP
- Ordinarily 90 days from the High Court judgment in civil matters, and 60 days from a High Court order refusing leave to appeal in certain criminal matters
- Note
- Filing before the Supreme Court is through an Advocate-on-Record
Court timings, cause lists and jurisdictional assignments change from time to time. Confirm the current position for your matter before travelling.
Common questions
What is a special leave petition?
It is a request to the Supreme Court to grant permission to appeal against an order of a High Court or tribunal. There is no automatic right of appeal — the Court first decides whether to grant leave, and only then hears the matter.
Can any advocate file in the Supreme Court?
Filing is done through an Advocate-on-Record, who is a category of advocate specifically qualified to file in the Supreme Court. Arguing counsel may be a different advocate briefed alongside.
Appearing at Supreme Court of India?
Send us the summons or order and we will tell you what the date is for and whether you need to be present.