Supreme Court family law advocate
Special Leave Petitions, inter-state transfer petitions, contempt and execution in matrimonial matters, handled personally by Advocate Karan Dua. Apex court strategy for clients across India and abroad.
About the Supreme Court of India
The apex court and final court of appeal. In matrimonial matters it hears appeals by special leave against High Court orders, inter-state transfer petitions, contempt applications and matters involving fundamental rights.
Supreme Court of India, Bhagwan Dass Road, New Delhi – 110001
Appellate jurisdiction over all High Courts across India, plus transfer and constitutional matters.
Petitions are filed with the Registry, with certified copies of the impugned orders and a vakalatnama.
Check case status and cause lists on the official Supreme Court website. Court days: Monday to Friday.
Matters before the Supreme Court
From urgent interim relief to long-running appeals in matrimonial and family law.
Special Leave Petitions
Challenging adverse High Court orders in divorce, custody and maintenance matters.
Article 136Inter-state transfer petitions
Moving a matrimonial case from one state’s court to another.
Section 25 CPC · Article 139AContempt petitions
Filing and defending contempt for wilful non-compliance of Supreme Court orders.
Article 129Constitutional matters
Matters raising questions of fundamental rights in family law disputes.
Article 32Execution of orders
Enforcing orders on maintenance, custody and property in matrimonial matters.
EnforcementAppeals against High Court orders
Statutory appeals and appeals by special leave against Delhi High Court and other High Court orders.
Appellate jurisdictionIs the Supreme Court the right court for you?
The Supreme Court is an appellate court. It is not the place to file a fresh divorce or maintenance petition. Match your situation below.
Special Leave Petition
Where there is a substantial question of law or manifest injustice, an SLP can challenge the order.
Transfer petition
The Supreme Court is the forum to move a matrimonial case from one state’s court to another.
Contempt or execution
Where a Supreme Court order is not followed, contempt or enforcement proceedings can be started.
Start in the Family Court
Divorce, maintenance and custody cases begin in the Family Court. See our services.
Your journey at the Supreme Court
From the first consultation to the final order, in five stages.
Consultation
An honest assessment of whether your matter warrants a Supreme Court filing and on what grounds.
Case strategy
Review of the record, the strongest grounds and Supreme Court procedure.
Drafting & filing
Petition, affidavits and annexures filed with certified copies and a vakalatnama.
Court representation
Appearance at the critical hearings, including any application for interim relief.
Order & enforcement
Working towards the final order or settlement, and enforcing the relief.
Realistic timelines at the apex court
Indicative only. Listing and outcomes depend on the bench and the facts of each case.
| Matter | Typical pace |
|---|---|
| Inter-state transfer petition | Often decided within a few months, and can be heard urgently |
| Special Leave Petition: admission | Can be listed relatively quickly after filing |
| Special Leave Petition: final disposal | Often 1 to 3 years, sometimes longer |
| Urgent matters, especially child custody | Can be brought up for early hearing |
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Practical points
Common questions
When should I file a Special Leave Petition?▾
An SLP is appropriate when you have an adverse High Court order and want to challenge it before the Supreme Court. Special leave is granted at the Court’s discretion, typically where there is a substantial question of law, a manifest injustice, or a conflict between High Courts. The Advocate will tell you honestly in the first consultation whether your matter is likely to qualify.
Can I get a stay of a High Court order while the SLP is pending?▾
You can apply for a stay at the time of filing. The Supreme Court can grant interim relief, including a stay of a decree, custody order or maintenance order, pending disposal of the SLP. Whether it does so depends on the facts.
I am an NRI. Can I be represented without attending hearings?▾
Generally yes. Representation through a Power of Attorney and vakalatnama is usually accepted, and the chambers will tell you in advance if a particular hearing may need your presence.
How long does a transfer petition or SLP take?▾
Transfer petitions are often decided within a few months. An SLP can be listed quickly, but final disposal can take one to three years or longer. Urgent matters, especially child custody, can be brought up for early hearing.
Speak to the Advocate
O-11A, Basement, Jangpura Extension, New Delhi 110014. Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, by prior appointment. Consultations by video call for clients abroad.