Protect Your Legal Rights
Before Court Orders Are Passed Against You
File a caveat petition under Section 148A CPC online — yourself or through an advocate. Drafted and reviewed by an enrolled advocate, filed at court — from ₹2,000.
Choose Your Plan
Professional Caveat Petition filing under Section 148A CPC — pick the level of service you need.
DIY Plan
₹2,000
- Advocate-drafted Caveat Petition
- Downloadable PDF & DOCX
- Step-by-step self-filing guide
You file at the court yourself and track the caveat number & liveness.
Full Service
₹5,000
- Everything in DIY plan
- Advocate review & court filing
- Digital signing & dispatch
- Diary number & expiry reminders
Advocate files it for you; you follow up with the court on the caveat number & liveness.
What Is a Caveat Petition?
A plain-language explanation of one of civil law's most powerful protective tools.
A Caveat Petition is filed under Section 148A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. It is a pre-emptive legal notice lodged with a court by a person who apprehends that another party may approach that court to seek an order — often an interim injunction — without giving notice to them.
Once a caveat is registered, the court is legally obligated to serve notice on the Caveator before granting any ex-parte relief to the Expected Applicant. This means you cannot be ambushed by a court order you never had a chance to contest.
A caveat is valid for 90 days from the date of filing. If the anticipated suit is filed within that window, the caveat takes effect automatically.
"A Caveat Petition is your legal advance notice to the court — ensuring you are heard before any order is passed."
In the Court of
District Court, Puducherry
Caveat Petition No. _____ / 2024
Drafted & Filed by
FileCaveat.in
Choose the Plan That Fits Your Needs
Whether you want to self-file or have us handle everything, we have you covered.
DIY Plan
₹2,000
- Advocate-drafted Caveat Petition (court-standard language)
- Downloadable PDF — print-ready
- Downloadable DOCX — editable
- Step-by-step self-filing instruction sheet
- No advocate review
- You dispatch & file yourself
Full Service
₹5,000
+₹200 per additional Expected Applicant
- Everything in DIY plan
- Advocate review & refinement
- Digital signing with blue-ink signature
- Physical dispatch to Expected Applicant(s) (1 included)
- Online court e-filing
- Filing/diary number shared
- Expiry reminders (10 days + 5 days)
- Renewal available at ₹2,000
How FileCaveat Works
From your details to your diary number — a streamlined, transparent process.
Fill Your Details
10–15 min online form covering your case, parties, and court.
Choose & Pay
Select DIY or Full Service. Secure Razorpay checkout — cards, UPI, netbanking.
Advocate Drafts Your Petition
Our enrolled advocate prepares your Caveat Petition in court-standard language.
Download or Track
Get your PDF/DOCX for DIY, or receive your diary number for Full Service.
Everything That Goes Into Filing a Caveat Petition
Our Full Service plan handles every single item on this checklist for you.
With our ₹5,000 Full Service plan, you don't lift a finger after submitting your details. We handle everything — drafting, signing, posting, filing, and reminders.
Courts We File In
We currently accept caveat filing applications for the following jurisdictions:
Puducherry
- ›District Court, Puducherry
- ›Sub-Courts, Puducherry
- ›Appeals: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Tamil Nadu
- ›High Court of Judicature at Madras
- ›All District Courts
- ›All Sub-Courts & Subordinate Courts
Andhra Pradesh
- ›High Court for the State of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati)
- ›All District Courts
- ›All Subordinate Courts
Telangana
- ›Telangana High Court (Hyderabad)
- ›All District Courts
- ›All Subordinate Courts
Maharashtra
- ›Bombay High Court
- ›All District Courts
- ›All Sub-Courts
Delhi
- ›Delhi High Court
- ›District Courts, Delhi
- ›All Sub-Courts
Don't see your jurisdiction? Contact us — we may still be able to help.
Why Should You File a Caveat?
Real-world situations where a Caveat Petition protects your rights.
Property Dispute
Your co-owner threatens to approach court for partition — file a caveat to ensure you are heard before any order is passed against your interest.
Business Dispute
A former partner may seek an injunction freezing your business assets without your knowledge. A caveat prevents ex-parte orders.
Family Succession
Anticipating a will challenge? A caveat ensures no ex-parte probate order is passed without your right to be heard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Caveat Petition?
How long is a Caveat valid?
What happens after I submit the application form?
Can I make changes to the draft?
Is the information I submit kept confidential?
Important Legal Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Use of this portal does not create an attorney-client relationship until a formal engagement is accepted by the advocate.
All Caveat Petitions are drafted and reviewed by the enrolled advocate before filing. The final legal document is prepared under the professional supervision and responsibility of the enrolled advocate.
The facts and information submitted through this portal are provided by the client and are not independently verified by the advocate prior to drafting. Clients are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of information provided.
A Caveat Petition is valid for 90 days from the date of filing as per Section 148A(4) CPC. This office does not guarantee any specific outcome of proceedings.
Bar Council of India rules prohibit advocates from advertising or soliciting legal business. This portal exists to facilitate the lawful filing process for clients who have independently sought legal assistance. It is not an advertisement.
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