Writ Petition (Article 32) format

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION

WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. _____ OF [YEAR]

WRIT PETITION UNDER ARTICLE 32 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

TO,

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA AND HIS COMPANION JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

THE HUMBLE PETITION OF THE PETITIONER ABOVE NAMED

MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:

1. That the Petitioner is filing this Writ Petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India for enforcement of Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution.

JURISDICTION:

2. This Hon'ble Court has jurisdiction to entertain this petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India as fundamental rights of the Petitioner under Article(s) ___ [specify] have been violated.

2A. That the Petitioner has not moved any High Court for similar relief / moved the High Court of __________ in __________, with the result __________.

FACTS:

3. [State the facts giving rise to the petition]

GROUNDS:

4. [State the grounds on which relief is sought]

PRAYER:

In view of the above, it is most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to:

a) Issue appropriate writ, order or direction;

b) Pass any other order as deemed fit.

Filed by:
[Advocate-on-Record]
For the Petitioner