Supreme Court Practice & Appeals (Advocate-on-Record)
As an Advocate-on-Record (AOR) firm, S.S. Rana & Co. is entitled to file and conduct matters before the Supreme Court of India directly. We advise on the prospects of an appeal, draft and file the petition, and appear and argue — so our clients reach the country’s highest court without their matter being handed to another firm. We act both for our own clients and as Advocates-on-Record for parties and firms briefing us.
Our Supreme Court Services
- Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) under Article 136 against orders of High Courts and tribunals
- Civil and statutory appeals before the Supreme Court
- Writ petitions under Article 32 for enforcement of fundamental rights
- Transfer petitions (civil and matrimonial)
- Review petitions and curative petitions
- Appeals from the NCLAT, SAT, consumer and other tribunals
- Advising on prospects, limitation and strategy before filing
- Acting as Advocate-on-Record for clients and instructing firms
Why AOR Capability Matters
Only an Advocate-on-Record can file a matter in the Supreme Court of India. Because we hold that capability in-house, we can take a dispute seamlessly from the trial court and High Court to the Supreme Court — maintaining continuity of strategy, protecting limitation, and avoiding the delay and loss of context that comes with transferring a brief at the final stage.
Supreme Court Practice & Appeals FAQ
An Advocate-on-Record is an advocate entitled, under the Supreme Court Rules, to file and act in matters before the Supreme Court of India. Only an AOR can file pleadings and appearances in the Supreme Court, which is why AOR capability is essential for taking a matter to that forum.
A Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution asks the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal against an order of a lower court or tribunal. It is the most common route by which matters reach the Supreme Court.