Interlocutory Application (IA) format

IN THE HIGH COURT OF __________
AT __________

INTERLOCUTORY APPLICATION NO. _____ OF [YEAR]
IN
WRIT PETITION / SUIT NO. _____ OF [YEAR]

[APPLICANT NAME]
[RESPONDENT NAME]

APPLICATION FOR INTERIM RELIEF / STAY
(Under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 read with Section 151 CPC [in a suit] / under the Rules of this Hon'ble Court [in a writ petition])

The Applicant above named most respectfully submits:

1. That the main petition/suit is pending adjudication before this Hon'ble Court.

2. That irreparable loss and injury shall be caused to the Applicant if interim protection is not granted.

3. That the balance of convenience lies in favour of the Applicant.

4. That the Applicant has a prima facie case in his favour.

5. That this application is being filed bona fide and in the interest of justice.

PRAYER:

It is therefore most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may kindly:

a) Stay the operation of the impugned order/action till final disposal of the main petition;

b) Grant ad-interim relief pending notice;

c) Pass any other order as deemed fit.

Filed by:
Counsel for Applicant