Stay Application
Definition: A Stay Application is a critical legal document used in Indian courts under the Civil Litigation category. It outlines the facts, legal grounds, and prayers sought by the filing party.
Application for stay of proceedings or execution of a decree/order. This document belongs to the Civil Litigation category.
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IN THE COURT OF THE [courtName]
Civil Suit No. [suitNo] of 2024
IN THE MATTER OF:
[plaintiffName] ... Plaintiff
VERSUS
[defendantName] ... Defendant
APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 151 OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 FOR STAY OF PROCEEDINGS
MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:
1. That the Applicant has filed the accompanying suit/appeal for [relief].
2. That the Respondent is trying to [action] which will cause irreparable loss to the Applicant.
3. That the Applicant has a prima facie case in its favour.
4. That the balance of convenience lies in favour of the Applicant.
5. That the interest of justice requires that the proceedings/execution be stayed.
PRAYER:
It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to:
1. Stay the operation of the impugned order/decree dated [date];
2. Stay the further proceedings in the suit/appeal;
3. Pass any other order as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper.
APPLICANT
VERIFICATION:
Verified at [place] on this [date] that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 5 are true to my knowledge and belief.