'A caveat petition is a precautionary measure, which is undertaken by people, usually when they are having a very strong apprehension that some case is going to be filed in the Court regarding their interest in any.' Enu

Caveat Petition (Section 148A of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908) A Caveat is a Latin term which means, 'let a person beware' originated in the mid 16 th century. In law, it may be understood as a notice, especially in probate, that certain actions may not be taken without informing the person who gave the notice. It may simply be understood as a warning. In the Civil Procedure Code of 1908 (hereinafter, the Code/CPC) it was inserted under section 148A by the recommendations of the Law Commission of India's 54th Report and was inserted by the CPC (Amendment) Act 104 of 1976, whereby an application can be filed by a person who seeks to be heard before a decision is made in a matter where he might be affected by a judgment or order. This petition is essentially a notice to the court and other parties involved, informing them that the person filing the caveat wishes to be heard before any order or judgment is passed. [Court Name] Caveat Petition under Section 148A of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 CAVEAT APPLICATION NO. [Number] OF [Year] IN PROPOSED ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO. [Number] IN THE MATTER OF: 1. Name of the Caveator (Petitioner/ Applicant) [Full name, address, and contact details of the caveator] 2. Name of the Caveatee (Opposite Party) [Full name, address, and contact details of the opposite party] MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH: (A) Introduction: The Caveator, whose details are mentioned above, respectfully submits this caveat under Section 148A of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, to inform this Hon'ble Court and the opposite party that the caveator seeks to be heard before any order is passed in the matter. (B) DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED APPLICATION OR PROCEEDING: Provide a brief description of the nature of the application or legal proceeding in which the caveator wishes to intervene. If possible, provide details of the case number, the court before which it is being heard, or any other relevant details. (C) FACTS OF THE CASE: Briefly describe the facts and the nature of the matter that is likely to affect the caveator. Mention whether the caveator is already a party to the case, or will be affected by an order or judgment in an impending matter. (D) GROUNDS FOR CAVEAT: State the grounds for seeking to be heard before any order is passed. Mention any specific interest that the caveator has in the case or proceeding, which makes it necessary for the caveator to be heard before a decision is made. (E) REQUEST: The caveator respectfully prays that the Hon'ble Court be pleased to: Register this caveat and issue notice to the opposite party; Provide the caveator with the opportunity to be heard before any order is passed; and Pass any such other order(s) that this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice. Verification: I, [Name of the Caveator], the petitioner herein, do hereby declare that the contents of this Caveat Petition are true to my knowledge and belief. I further declare that the caveator is filing this petition under Section 148A of the CPC and understands the implications of this provision. Date: [Date] Place: [Place] Signature of the Caveator [Name and details of the Caveator]