Legal document formats for Indian courts
The structure, mandatory attachments, and required fields for 30 of the most-filed documents in Indian litigation — free to read. Fill any of them in directly in KanoonHQ.
For Advocates
Application for Adjournment
Request the court to adjourn the next hearing date.
Vakalatnama
Authorize an advocate to represent you in court.
Caveat Petition
Ensure you are heard before any ex-parte order is passed.
Memo of Appearance
Inform the court that you are representing a party.
Bail Application (regular)
Draft a regular bail application under Section 437/439 CrPC (or BNSS equivalent).
Anticipatory Bail Application
Request bail in anticipation of arrest under Section 482 BNSS / Section 438 CrPC.
Suit for Recovery of Money
Draft a summary suit for recovery of outstanding dues under Order XXXVII CPC.
Section 138 NI Act Criminal Complaint
File a formal criminal complaint for cheque dishonour in court.
Written Statement (WS)
Draft a formal reply by the defendant to a civil suit under Order VIII CPC.
Application for Temporary Injunction
Request urgent temporary restraint orders under Order XXXIX Rules 1 & 2 CPC.
Petition for Quashing of FIR
Request the High Court to quash a false FIR under Section 528 BNSS / Section 482 CrPC.
For Litigants
RTI Application
Seek public records under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Legal Notice (Cheque Bounce)
Demand payment for a dishonoured cheque under Section 138 of NI Act.
Consumer Complaint
File a complaint for defective goods or deficient services.
Petition for Divorce by Mutual Consent
Draft a joint petition under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Police Complaint
Draft a complaint to the Police Station under Section 173(3) BNSS / Section 154(3) CrPC.
Application for Maintenance
Request monthly maintenance allowance under Section 144 BNSS / Section 125 CrPC.
Legal Notice for Recovery of Money
Send a demand notice to a debtor for outstanding invoice/payment.
Reply to Legal Notice
Draft a formal response refuting the claims made in a legal/demand notice.
Domestic Violence Complaint
Draft an application under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
General
Rent Agreement
Draft a standard 11-month residential lease deed.
Affidavit
Draft a general-purpose sworn affidavit for verification.
Promissory Note
A formal written promise to pay a specified sum of money under NI Act.
General Power of Attorney (GPA)
Grant broad powers to an agent to manage your assets and legal affairs.
Special Power of Attorney (SPA)
Grant specific, limited powers to an agent for a particular transaction/court case.
Partnership Deed
Draft a formal agreement establishing a partnership firm.
Leave and Licence Agreement
Agreement to lease commercial or residential property with license protections.
Last Will and Testament
Draft a legal declaration of a person's intention regarding their property distribution.
Gift Deed
Transfer ownership of movable or immovable property voluntarily without consideration.
Indemnity Bond
A formal bond undertaking to compensate for any potential losses or damages.
General information, not legal advice. Consult a qualified advocate for your situation.