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Civil miscellaneous applications in Delhi

The six parts of an application filed inside a pending matter, and how to keep each application to one ask so that the bench can deal with it in a line.

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A booklet is a court-specific reference for one filing, from first page to last.

The six parts

Cause title, repeating the main matter and its number, with the application’s own title below it (for example, application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, or for stay).
Memo of parties as in the main matter.
The application: numbered paragraphs that state the facts relevant to this ask only.
Prayer: the single order sought.
Affidavit in support.
Annexures that the application relies on, numbered separately.

Common applications

APPLICATION	WHAT IT ASKS
Condonation of delay	Excuse for a late filing, with the delay explained by dates (Section 5, Limitation Act).
Stay	Interim stay of the order or proceeding challenged.
Exemption	Exemption from filing a document in the form required, such as a certified copy, with the reason.
Additional documents	Leave to place on record documents not filed with the main matter.

Keep it to one ask

An application that seeks three things gets three answers. File separate applications for separate asks, each with its own affidavit, so that one dispute does not hold up the others.

SOURCES

Delhi High Court: rules and notices ↗

This is practice guidance for advocates, not legal advice. Rules and notices change: check the current rule or notice of the court before you file.