Quick Summary
A petitioner is someone who files a petition (a formal written request) seeking legal relief, orders, or directions from a court or authority. The term is commonly used in writ petitions and family matters.
A petitioner is someone who files a petition (a formal written request) seeking legal relief, orders, or directions from a court or authority. The term is commonly used in writ petitions and family matters.
Key Characteristics
- Files a petition seeking legal remedy
- Term used in writ petitions, family courts
- Similar to plaintiff but for petition-based proceedings
Legal Framework
Common in PILs and habeas corpus petitions
Key Points
- Files a petition seeking legal remedy
- Term used in writ petitions, family courts
- Similar to plaintiff but for petition-based proceedings
- Files petitions under special acts and constitutional remedies
- Opposite party is called respondent
- Common in PILs and habeas corpus petitions