Rules of Practice of the Bombay High Court (HIGH COURT PRACTICE 1)

Practice before the High Court is governed by rules framed by the High Court itself. A proper understanding of High Court practice is not possible without familiarity with these rules, as they regulate filing, procedure, hearings, and conduct of matters before the Court. Therefore, knowledge of the High Court Rules is essential for every advocate practicing before the High Court.

Rules Framed by the Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has framed the following principal rules governing its practice and procedure:

(1) The Bombay High Court (Original Side) Rules, 1980

These rules govern the practice and procedure of matters instituted on the Original Side of the High Court. They deal with filing of suits and proceedings, pleadings, interlocutory applications, hearings, chamber matters, and other procedural aspects specific to Original Side jurisdiction.

(2) The Bombay High Court Appellate Side Rules, 1960

These rules govern the practice and procedure of matters before the Appellate Side of the High Court, including civil and criminal appeals, writ petitions, revisions, applications, and other proceedings arising from subordinate courts and tribunals.

 

Download Copies of Rules

Copies of the following rules can be accessed and downloaded from the official website of the Bombay High Court:

·         Bombay High Court (Original Side) Rules, 1980 - https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in/libweb/bhcrule/OSRules/bhcosrules.html

 

·         Bombay High Court Appellate Side Rules, 1960 - https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in/libweb/bhcrule/bhcasrules/BHCASR.html 

For practice before other High Courts, advocates must refer to the rules framed by the respective High Court, as procedural requirements may differ. Copies of such rules are generally available on the official websites of the concerned High Courts.