Application for inspection of the file
Asking to see the court file.
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IN THE COURT OF Civil Judge (Junior Division), Amarnagar
Civil Suit No. 412 of 2025
Versus
APPLICATION FOR INSPECTION OF THE JUDICIAL FILE
Respectfully Showeth:
1.That the applicant is a party to the above case and needs to inspect the file for preparing the written arguments.
2.That the requisite inspection fee is affixed.
PRAYER:
It is, therefore, respectfully prayed that the applicant's counsel may kindly be permitted to inspect the file of the above case.
Any other relief which this Hon'ble Court deems fit may also be granted in the interest of justice.
Date: 12-10-2026
Through Counsel
What to bring
Papers to bring
- The main case: its number and year, the court, the names of the parties and the next date
- What you need to see: the orders, statements or documents, with their dates
- Your advocate's details, or your identity proof if you inspect in person as a party
Where to go
Filed with the court office (or the record room, for a decided case); the file is shown on the date and time given, in the presence of court staff.
Fee
An inspection fee, usually in court-fee stamps, as the court office directs; ask the counter for today's amount.
Good to know
- You may take notes, but nothing may be marked, removed or added to the file; photographs are usually not allowed.
- For copies of what you see, use "Application for certified copies".
Papers and fees can change. Check with the office before you go. Guidance only, not yet reviewed by a lawyer.
Stamp paper
Court fee and welfare stamps, where needed, are affixed as the court office directs.