Writ Petition
/ˈrɪt pəˌtɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal written application submitted to a court requesting judicial intervention in a legal matter, often based on a violation of fundamental rights or legal principles.
The lawyer filed a writ petition challenging the constitutionality of the new law.
Forms
- writ petition
- writ petitions
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Commentary
Writ petitions are specific forms of petitions directed at higher courts, requiring precise legal grounds and adherence to procedural rules for proper adjudication.
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