| Sn. |
Term |
Situation of Use |
Explanation |
| 1 |
List the Matter |
After hearing, when judge wants to fix next date |
Court orders case to be scheduled for another date in the cause list. |
| 2 |
Cause List |
Daily posted schedule outside courtroom |
Displays all matters listed before the judge for that day, including stages. |
| 3 |
Adjourned Sine Die |
Case halted indefinitely (e.g., awaiting another court’s decision) |
Case adjourned without a fixed date until further developments. |
| 4 |
Disposal Report |
When seized items like phones, vehicles are dealt with |
Police file report stating how seized property was handled post-approval. |
| 5 |
C.D. (Case Diary) |
During bail hearing or trial in criminal cases |
Diary by IO showing daily investigation progress, important for judge. |
| 6 |
Production Warrant |
Accused in jail, required to appear in court |
Court orders jail authorities to produce prisoner on specific date. |
| 7 |
Cognizance Taken |
After charge sheet is filed |
Magistrate formally notes offence and proceeds to summon accused. |
| 8 |
L.C. Copy |
If court-provided copy is illegible |
Application for a legible version of the document. |
| 9 |
Proclaimed Offender (P.O.) |
Accused absconding and not traceable |
Court initiates CrPC S.82-83 / BNSS S.84-85 to declare fugitive. |
| 10 |
207 CrPC Compliance |
After charge sheet, before trial |
Prosecution provides FIR, witness statements, documents to accused. |
| 11 |
Vakalatnama |
Advocate begins representing client |
Legal document authorizing advocate to act on client’s behalf. |
| 12 |
Discovery |
During trial preparation (mainly civil) |
Both sides exchange documents and evidence. |
| 13 |
Mention the Matter |
Advocate seeks early hearing/date |
Oral request at session start to bring attention to urgent matter. |
| 14 |
Taken on Record |
Court accepts document during hearing |
Document becomes part of official court record. |
| 15 |
Directions Issued |
In interlocutory hearings |
Court gives instructions (e.g., police to investigate, file documents). |
| 16 |
Put Up for Orders |
Arguments complete |
Court reserves matter for final order on future date. |
| 17 |
Fixed for Arguments |
Before final judgment |
Case set for oral submissions by advocates on an issue. |
| 18 |
File Affidavit |
Facts need to be supported under oath |
Court asks for sworn statement verifying claims. |
| 19 |
File Reply/Rejoinder |
During interim application stage |
Response to other party’s affidavit; rejoinder is counter-response. |
| 20 |
Arguments Heard, Orders Reserved |
Final stage of hearing |
Judge has heard all sides, will deliver judgment later. |
| 21 |
Interim Relief |
Urgent protection sought |
Temporary order like stay, injunction before final hearing. |
| 22 |
Bailable/Non-bailable Warrant |
Accused fails to appear in criminal matters |
Compels presence via police; bailable allows bail, non-bailable is arrest. |
| 23 |
Restoration Application |
Case dismissed in default |
Request to revive dismissed matter due to absence. |
| 24 |
Condonation of Delay |
Filing after limitation period |
Application seeking excuse for delay with valid reasons. |
| 25 |
Inspection Application |
To examine court file |
Parties file to inspect records and take notes or copies. |
| 26 |
Certified Copy |
For record or appeal |
Authenticated copy of court order or document from registry. |
| 27 |
Summons/Notice Issued |
Beginning of civil/criminal case |
Court informs opposite party to appear or respond. |
| 28 |
Execution Petition |
Post-judgment, order not complied |
Filed to enforce decree (e.g., recovery, eviction). |
| 29 |
Compromise Deed Filed |
Matter settled out of court |
Settlement agreement submitted to end litigation with consent. |
| 30 |
Recall Application |
To cancel/recall previous order |
Filed to revoke order due to error or non-appearance. |
| 31 |
Learned Counsel (Ld. Counsel) |
Referring to opposite lawyer |
Respectful way to address another advocate. |
| 32 |
Ld. PP / Ld. APP |
During criminal trial |
Learned Public Prosecutor / Assistant Public Prosecutor. |
| 33 |
ASJ / MM / CJM |
In cause list and orders |
Additional Sessions Judge / Metropolitan Magistrate / Chief Judicial Magistrate. |
| 34 |
Dasti Service |
Court permits hand-delivery of notice |
Party personally serves notice to opposite side. |
| 35 |
File is Under Objection |
Registry use |
Case/documents have technical defects needing correction. |
| 36 |
Taken on Record |
Court accepts document |
Document becomes part of official record. |
| 37 |
File is Awaited |
During adjournment |
Court waiting for file from registry/another court. |
| 38 |
Record is Requisitioned |
Case linked with another matter |
File called from another bench or court. |
| 39 |
Put Up on Receiving File |
During adjournment |
Matter listed when file is received. |
| 40 |
Heard in Part |
After partial arguments |
Some arguments heard; case adjourned for rest. |
| 41 |
No Further Opportunity |
Final warning by court |
If party doesn’t act, court may proceed ex-parte. |
| 42 |
Ex Parte Proceedings |
Opposite party doesn’t appear |
Court proceeds without absent party. |
| 43 |
Pleadings Complete |
Both parties filed plaint and WS |
Court ready to set case for issues or arguments. |
| 44 |
WS (Written Statement) |
In civil cases |
Defendant’s written reply to plaint. |
| 45 |
Replication |
Plaintiff’s response to WS |
Optional rebuttal to defendant’s reply. |
| 46 |
Interlocutory Application (IA) |
During any stage of case |
Interim reliefs, directions, exemption requests. |
| 47 |
Filing Defects |
Clerk-level issue |
Problems with formatting, court fee, Vakalatnama. |
| 48 |
Maintainability Objection |
By opposite counsel or court |
Court has no jurisdiction / improper filing. |
| 49 |
Plaint Returned |
Wrong jurisdiction |
Case sent to proper court for refiling. |
| 50 |
Deemed Admission |
Facts not denied |
Unrebutted facts considered admitted. |
| 51 |
To be Shown in the Cause List |
Ensure next hearing listed |
Ensures administrative registry compliance. |
| 52 |
Submissions Heard |
End of oral arguments |
Court closes hearing, fixes date for order. |
| 53 |
Arguments Concluded |
Both sides done |
Ready for judgment. |
| 54 |
Matter Reserved for Judgment |
Post-hearing |
Court will pronounce judgment later. |
| 55 |
Liberty is Granted |
In court orders |
Court permits party to take future action. |
| 56 |
Subject to Objections |
Provisional allowance |
Filing accepted provisionally. |
| 57 |
Without Prejudice |
In compromise or communications |
Statements not used against party if case proceeds. |
| 58 |
In Limine |
At the beginning |
Preliminary dismissal before full hearing. |
| 59 |
Prima Facie Case |
Bail, injunction, etc. |
First impression shows some merit in claim. |
| 60 |
Per Incuriam |
Higher courts’ interpretation |
Judgment passed ignoring binding precedent/law. |
| 61 |
Sub Judice |
Pending in court |
Issue still under judicial consideration. |
| 62 |
Affidavit of Service |
After sending notice |
Sworn statement that notice was served. |
| 63 |
Stay Order |
Interim relief |
Court halts proceedings or action temporarily. |
| 64 |
Objections Filed |
Party disagrees with report/document |
Common in execution or expert reports. |
| 65 |
Counter Affidavit |
Reply to affidavit |
Filed by opposite party, especially in writs. |
| 66 |
Contempt Petition |
Violation of court order |
Filed to punish for disobedience. |
| 67 |
Delay Condoned |
Court accepts late filing |
Sufficient cause shown for delay. |
| 68 |
Restoration Allowed |
Court revives dismissed case |
For non-appearance or default dismissal. |
| 69 |
Execution Stayed |
Temporary halt to decree enforcement |
Often done by higher court. |
| 70 |
Registry Objection Cleared |
After defects fixed |
Filing is now complete. |
