Writ Appeals
Writ Appeals are intra-court appeals filed against judgments passed by a Single Judge of the High Court in writ proceedings. These appeals lie before a Division Bench and are governed by the respective High Court Rules and Letters Patent provisions, where applicable.
Writ Appeals involve a re-examination of questions of law, procedural irregularities, jurisdictional errors, or manifest injustice arising from the Single Judge’s decision.
Error of law apparent on the face of record
Where the Single Judge has committed a clear and self-evident error in the application or interpretation of law, affecting the legality of the impugned judgment.
Improper exercise of writ jurisdiction
Where the writ court has exceeded, failed to exercise, or wrongly invoked its discretionary jurisdiction contrary to settled legal principles.
Violation of principles of natural justice
Where the impugned decision suffers from denial of fair hearing, absence of reasoned orders, or procedural unfairness prejudicial to the appellant.
Failure to consider binding precedents
Where binding judgments of the Supreme Court or coordinate and larger Benches of the High Court have been overlooked or misapplied.