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This is a list of non-standard English usages being used in documents, plaints, written statements, petitions, and oral arguments in Kerala courts, and their standard equivalents. They pass unnoticed even among experienced practitioners.

A clearer and more modern drafting style is both possible and desirable. This note explains the historical roots of verbose legal drafting in India and suggests practical ways to write pleadings that are shorter, clearer, and easier for courts to read.

An accused cannot send a reply in the form of a letter to a summons issued by a Magistrate court, in the same way a defendant might file a defence in a civil case. Instead, the accused is expected to appear in the court on the specified date and time, either personally or through a lawyer, and enter a plea or make an application as appropriate.

Misjoinder of a cause of action arises when a plaintiff improperly unites in the same lawsuit multiple, unrelated claims or claims against different defendants where there is no common question of law or fact linking them.

A Judgment is a reasoned pronouncement by a judge on one or more disputed legal questions involved in a case between opposing parties who argued before him with facts and evidence. A good judgment requires a good hearing by the parties on various aspects of the disputed issues.

The Supreme Court has brought out the Digital Supreme Court Reports. It is a digital version of the official law report of the judgements of the Supreme Court of India. It presents judgments in a digital, open-access format which is useful for the law students, lawyers, and the wider public.

Applicant shall apply for No Objection Certificate and copy of the State Roll from the State Bar Council where he has enrolled. After obtaining the above said No Objection Certificate and copy of the State Roll, applicant shall file an application before the Bar Council of India in Form C (under Section 18 of the Advocates Act) along with the D.D. for Rs. 2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) drawn in favour of ‘Bar Council of India’ payable at New Delhi.

An advocate having no Vakalath for a party in a case can appear in the court proceedings as per the direction or instruction of the advocate who holds Vakalath for the party in the case.

The Supreme Court (SC) says with unequivocal clarity that advocates have no right to strike and/or give a call for boycott of court proceedings. The Advocates have no right to abstain from appearing in court in cases in which they hold vakalat for the parties. It is a quite unprofessional practice for a lawyer.