Practice area

Interim relief, stay and urgent hearings

Stay orders, interim injunctions, caveats and urgent mentioning in the High Court of Karnataka.

When time is short, the first hearing often matters more than the final one. Interim relief protects the status quo while the case is heard, and a caveat can prevent an adverse order being passed without a hearing.

What this work involves

• Interim stay and injunctions in writ petitions, appeals and revision petitions
• Urgent mentioning for early listing, where there is a genuine risk of irreparable harm
• Caveat petitions, so that notice is given before any interim order is passed against you
• Opposing ex parte interim orders, and seeking their vacation or modification
• Applications for early hearing of pending petitions and appeals
• Compliance with conditions attached to interim orders

The usual tests

Courts look for a prima facie case, balance of convenience and irreparable injury. Interim relief is also conditioned on the petitioner's conduct and the public interest involved.

Frequently asked questions

What is a caveat petition?

A caveat is a request that no order be passed in a matter without notice to the person who files it. It protects against ex parte orders.

How quickly can an urgent matter be heard?

It depends on the urgency shown and the Court's procedures. A properly drafted urgency note with documents helps the Court decide whether to list the matter early.

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