The first step is drafting a plaint or petition that clearly outlines your grievance and relief sought. The case must be filed in the proper jurisdiction with necessary court fees and documentation, including ID proofs and relevant papers.
You can visit the official eCourts portal (Adilabad District Court) and search by party name, case number, or advocate name to view case status, next hearing, and order updates.
Not always. Your physical presence is mandatory on important dates like evidence, cross-examination, or final arguments. For other dates, your advocate can appear on your behalf unless otherwise required by the court.
The time depends on the type and complexity of the case. Uncontested matters may conclude within 6–12 months, whereas contested civil or criminal cases can take 2–5 years or more due to procedural delays.
An ex-parte decree is passed when the opposite party fails to appear before court despite valid summons. The court proceeds with only one side and may decide the case in favor of the present party.
District Courts handle civil matters, while Sessions Courts deal with serious criminal cases like murder and rape. Both function under the same judiciary but have different jurisdictions and powers.
Yes, you can change your advocate by filing a Vakalatnama of the new lawyer and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the previous lawyer. The court must be informed formally of the change.
Court fees are government charges for filing a case and vary based on case type and claim value. Civil suits generally require ad valorem fees (percentage of amount claimed), while criminal cases often have fixed minimal fees.
The court may issue a bailable or non-bailable warrant or proceed ex-parte if the absence is without valid reason. Repeated absence can lead to judgment in favor of the appearing party.
A temporary injunction is a court order preventing a party from doing something that may cause irreparable harm or prejudice until the final decision is made. It is commonly used in property, civil, and family matters.