Civil Revision Petitions
Civil Revision Petitions are filed before the High Court to challenge jurisdictional errors, material irregularities, or illegal exercise of authority by subordinate civil courts where no appeal lies.
Revisional jurisdiction is supervisory in nature and does not permit reappreciation of evidence or a rehearing on facts.
Typical grounds for Revision
Lack or excess of jurisdiction
Where the subordinate court has acted beyond or without lawful authority.
Failure to exercise jurisdiction
Where jurisdiction vested by law has not been exercised by the court.
Material procedural irregularity
Procedural lapses that have resulted in failure of justice.