What is a Caveat Petition?

A caveat petition is a legal notice filed under Section 148A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 to ensure that no court passes an order against a person without hearing them first.

A person anticipating that another party may file a case or application affecting their rights can submit a caveat before the relevant court.

Once a caveat is filed, the court must notify the caveator before granting any interim or ex parte relief. The caveat remains valid for 90 days unless renewed.

It is commonly used in property disputes, family matters, corporate litigation, and succession-related proceedings.