⛶ Tap to zoom
legistro.com
legistro.com
tap anywhere to close
New Mandatory Format for Urgent Mentions: High Court of Telangana
The High Court for the State of Telangana has introduced a mandatory "New Format of Mentioning" effective from April 20, 2026. All advocates and litigants must now use this standardized petition form for seeking urgent listings, lunch motions, or early hearing dates.
The High Court of Telangana, via a circular dated April 17, 2026, has streamlined the process for mentioning cases to ensure judicial efficiency. This update follows specific directions passed by Hon’ble Bench-I in March 2026 regarding old Writ Petitions from 2012.
Key Features of the New Format:
Mandatory Data Fields: The form requires specific details including the case group, ripeness for hearing, and whether any office defects are still pending.
Accountability for Mentions: Advocates must explicitly state if the matter was previously mentioned before a Motion Bench and what the outcome was, preventing "bench hunting" or repetitive requests.
Bench Linking: Clear identification of whether a case is "tied up" (part-heard or specific) to a particular Hon'ble Judge or is an open matter.
Mandatory Service: The form includes a specific section (Point 10) confirming that notice has been served to the opposing counsel, requiring their signature or name.
Professional Details: The "Mentioner" must provide their name in block letters and sign as an officer of the court.
Impact on Practice:
This new format replaces all previous informal slips. Failure to use this specific layout will likely result in the registry or the bench refusing to entertain the request for an urgent hearing. It is designed to provide the Hon’ble Judges with a quick, standardized snapshot of the case's status before deciding on urgency.
Key Features of the New Format:
Mandatory Data Fields: The form requires specific details including the case group, ripeness for hearing, and whether any office defects are still pending.
Accountability for Mentions: Advocates must explicitly state if the matter was previously mentioned before a Motion Bench and what the outcome was, preventing "bench hunting" or repetitive requests.
Bench Linking: Clear identification of whether a case is "tied up" (part-heard or specific) to a particular Hon'ble Judge or is an open matter.
Mandatory Service: The form includes a specific section (Point 10) confirming that notice has been served to the opposing counsel, requiring their signature or name.
Professional Details: The "Mentioner" must provide their name in block letters and sign as an officer of the court.
Impact on Practice:
This new format replaces all previous informal slips. Failure to use this specific layout will likely result in the registry or the bench refusing to entertain the request for an urgent hearing. It is designed to provide the Hon’ble Judges with a quick, standardized snapshot of the case's status before deciding on urgency.
Published on Legistro.com
— India's advocate platform. See all Bar Council updates →
