The process of hearing in the Supreme Court of India follows a structured procedure designed to ensure fair, efficient, and transparent justice delivery. Here is a detailed explanation of the typical hearing process: 1. Filing of Petition A case reaches the Supreme Court through various petitions like Special Leave Petition (SLP), Writ Petition, Appeal, Review Petition, etc. Once the petition is admitted or registered, a date for hearing is scheduled. 2. Listing of the Case The Registry lists the case on the daily cause list, allocating it a date and bench (a single judge or a panel of judges). Listing depends on the nature and urgency of the case. 3. Appearance and Submission On the hearing date, the parties (through their advocates) appear before the court. Advocates present their arguments, citing legal precedents, statutes, and facts. 4. Oral Arguments The court hears oral submissions from both sides. Judges may ask questions to clarify points of law or facts. The duration of hearing varies depending on the complexity of the matter. 5. Interventions In some cases, the court may allow amicus curiae (friend of the court) or expert opinions to assist in decision-making. 6. Interim Orders The court may pass interim or temporary orders during the hearing to protect parties’ interests until the final decision. 7. Judgment Pronouncement After hearing arguments, the court either reserves the judgment for later delivery or pronounces the verdict immediately. The judgment is usually delivered in open court and later published officially. 8. Recording of Judgment A detailed written judgment is prepared, outlining the facts, legal issues, reasoning, and conclusion. 9. Post-Judgment Proceedings Parties may file review petitions or curative petitions if aggrieved by the judgment. Summary: The Supreme Court hearing process involves case listing, oral arguments by advocates, judicial questioning, interim orders if necessary, and delivery of a reasoned judgment, ensuring justice is delivered transparently and efficiently.

Dear Client, The hearing process in the Supreme Court of India starts from the filing of a petition or appeal, as the case may be. Some usual ones are Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) under Article 136, writ petitions under Article 32 for the enforcement of fundamental rights, or ordinary civil/criminal appeals. Once filed, the case is vetted for defects and put up before the Registrar. If cleared, it goes for admission before a bench. At the stage of admission, the Court determines whether or not to admit the case for hearing. In case of admission, notices are published to the other side. Both sides submit their written arguments and evidence. The case is fixed for final hearing before a suitable bench, depending on the topic and seriousness (Division Bench or Constitution Bench). The final hearing features advocates making oral submissions, and judges might pose questions for clarification. Once the arguments are over, the Court would take time for consideration, and the judgment is then delivered in written form.The Supreme Court can reject the case, issue directions, or give binding verdicts for application throughout the nation.In some cases, parties can file for review or curative petitions following the final judgment. I hope this answer helps. In case of future queries, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.