Quick Summary
A caveat is a precautionary notice filed by a person who anticipates that a legal action may be filed against them, requesting the court to give them a hearing before passing any order in the matter.
A caveat is a precautionary notice filed by a person who anticipates that a legal action may be filed against them, requesting the court to give them a hearing before passing any order in the matter.
Key Characteristics
- Precautionary notice to court against ex-parte orders
- Filed under Section 148A of CPC
- Valid for 90 days from filing
Legal Framework
Common in property and inheritance disputes
Key Points
- Precautionary notice to court against ex-parte orders
- Filed under Section 148A of CPC
- Valid for 90 days from filing
- Prevents orders without notice to caveator
- Caveator must be served with notice of application
- Common in property and inheritance disputes