Legal draft formats for Indian courts
Standard formats for documents Indian advocates draft every week, each with notes on what it must contain, the deadlines around it and the mistakes that get drafts returned. Copy the format, or generate it from your matter record in Settl.
Last updated 9 October 2026
Draft formats
Cheque bounce legal noticeCheque bounce legal notice format under Section 138 of the NI Act: full draft, what each paragraph must contain, deadlines and common mistakes to avoid.VakalatnamaVakalatnama format for Indian courts: a standard draft, what the authority covers, who signs, stamp and welfare fund requirements and common filing defects.Consumer complaintConsumer complaint format under Section 35 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019: a standard draft, what to plead, documents to annex and filing points.Bail applicationRegular bail application format under Sections 480 and 483 of the BNSS: a standard draft, the grounds courts weigh, annexures and common drafting mistakes.Notice to tenant to vacateNotice to tenant to vacate and pay rent arrears: a format under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, with notice periods and rent control points.
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