13. Appeal

Appeal Services – Your Legal Right to Challenge Unfair Decisions

Have you received a judgment or order that seems unjust or unfavorable? Don’t settle — assert your rights with our professional Appeal Services. As your trusted legal advisor, we help you challenge and overturn incorrect or biased decisions through well-prepared and timely appeals before the appropriate appellate authorities.

Whether it's a civil dispute, criminal conviction, tax matter, or regulatory penalty, our experienced legal team ensures your voice is heard in higher courts with a strategic and persuasive approach.

Types of Appeals We Handle

We provide expert assistance in filing and contesting appeals across various forums and sectors, including:

Civil Appeals

District Court Appeals

High Court Appeals

Supreme Court Appeals

Criminal Appeals

Appeals against conviction/sentence

Bail Appeals

Acquittal Appeals

Tax Appeals

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)

GST Appellate Authorities

Customs/Excise Appeals

Consumer Disputes Appeals

State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)

Corporate & Regulatory Appeals

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)

Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)

Service & Employment Matters

Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)

Appellate Authorities under Labour Laws

⚖️ Levels of Appeal

The Indian legal system provides multiple levels for appeal, depending on the case:

First Appeal: Challenging the initial order/judgment before a higher authority.

Second Appeal: Involving questions of law, usually before High Courts.

Revision/Review: Correction of errors without a fresh trial.

Special Leave Petition (SLP): Filing an appeal in the Supreme Court under Article 136.

📚 Legal Basis of Appeals in India

Appeals are governed by various statutes depending on the nature of the case:

Civil Procedure Code (CPC), 1908 – for civil appeals

Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 – for criminal appeals

Income Tax Act, 1961 – for income tax-related appeals

GST Act, 2017 – for indirect tax appeals

Consumer Protection Act, 2019 – for consumer disputes

Companies Act, 2013 – for corporate appeals via NCLAT

Constitution of India – for writ appeals and SLPs before the Supreme Court

⏳ Timelines for Filing an Appeal

Each type of appeal has a prescribed time limit. Some examples:

Civil Appeal – 30 to 90 days (depending on the court)

Criminal Appeal – 30 to 60 days

Income Tax Appeal – 30 days from the order

GST Appeal – 3 months from the date of order

Consumer Appeal – 30 days from the date of order

SLP (Supreme Court) – 90 days from judgment of High Court

Note: Delay can be condoned in genuine cases, but timely filing is always recommended.

📌 Common Grounds for Appeal

Error in law or interpretation

Misreading or non-consideration of evidence

Violation of natural justice (e.g., no opportunity to be heard)

Improper exercise of discretion

New and relevant evidence found later

🔍 Stages in the Appeal Process

Consultation & Legal Opinion

Review of Lower Court Order/Proceedings

Drafting of Grounds of Appeal

Filing Appeal with Jurisdictional Authority

Hearing & Representation

Judgment or Remand to Lower Authority

🛡️ Our Support Includes:

Legal research and case analysis

Drafting of appeal petition, SLP, or revision application

Filing before the appropriate appellate forum

Oral arguments and case presentation

Follow-ups and post-order support

🔄 Alternatives to Appeal

In some cases, appeal is not the only option. Depending on the facts, your legal strategy might include:

Review Petition: Asking the same authority to re-examine its decision

Writ Petition: Directly approaching High Court under Article 226

Revisional Jurisdiction: Especially in criminal cases

Arbitration/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): If agreed between parties

🙋‍♂️ Who Can File an Appeal?

Aggrieved individuals or businesses

Legal heirs or successors

Authorized representatives (in tax/corporate cases)

Advocates on behalf of clients

💼 Industries & Clients We Serve

Individuals in civil or criminal matters

Businesses facing tax or regulatory orders

Corporates in commercial disputes

Startups, exporters, and MSMEs

NGOs and trusts

📌 Why Choose Us for Appeal Matters?

Expert drafting of appeal petitions, SLPs, and legal submissions

Strategic analysis of previous judgment and grounds of appeal

Timely filing and representation across tribunals and courts

Transparent advice on merits, risks, and success possibilities

Regular updates and personal legal assistance throughout the process

📄 Documents Required for Appeal Filing

Copy of the original judgment/order

Grounds for appeal

Evidence or documents filed in earlier proceedings

Vakalatnama/Authorization

Filing fees as applicable