Transfer Petitions

Transfer Petitions under Article 139A of the Constitution of India enable consolidation or transfer of cases involving common questions of law pending before different High Courts. The Supreme Court exercises this power to ensure uniformity, convenience of justice and avoidance of conflicting judgments.

Nature of Transfer Petitions

Inter-High Court Transfers

Transfer of cases involving identical or similar legal questions pending before multiple High Courts to one High Court or the Supreme Court.

Matrimonial Transfers

Transfer of divorce, maintenance and custody proceedings on grounds of convenience, hardship and ends of justice.

Criminal Case Transfers

Transfer of trials or proceedings to ensure fair trial, impartiality, safety of parties or witnesses.

Public Interest Matters

Centralization of matters involving constitutional or public importance affecting multiple jurisdictions.

Procedure & Strategy

1. Legal Evaluation

Assessment of maintainability under Article 139A, jurisdictional issues and likelihood of transfer.

2. Drafting & Filing

Drafting of Transfer Petition, affidavits, annexures and filing before the Supreme Court Registry.

3. Hearing & Notice

Issuance of notice to respondents, interim relief and final hearing before the Supreme Court.

4. Final Orders

Orders transferring cases, clubbing proceedings or laying down authoritative legal principles.

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With extensive Supreme Court practice experience, we provide strategic advice, precise drafting and effective representation in Transfer Petitions. Our focus remains on securing convenience of justice, consistency of law and expeditious resolution.

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Article 139A – Supreme Court of India