Under Order IV of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, only a certified Advocate-on-Record who has passed the Supreme Court examination and has a registered chamber within 16 kilometers of the Court can file vakalatnamas, petitions, and legal pleadings before the Supreme Court of India.

Under the Limitation Act and Supreme Court Rules, a Special Leave Petition (Civil or Criminal under Article 136) must generally be filed within 90 days from the date of the impugned High Court judgment or order (or 60 days if a certificate of fitness was refused). In cases of delay, an application for Condonation of Delay (COD) under Section 5 must be submitted demonstrating sufficient cause.

Yes. In matters involving imminent threat of arrest, demolition, eviction, auction, or grave prejudice, an Advocate-on-Record can move an urgent interim application and mention the matter before the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India for expedited listing.