Drafting review worksheet
Dr. Tarun and Associates | Educational preparation aid

This is not a prescribed court form or a filing-ready pleading. Adapt to the facts and current law; obtain professional review before use. Keep completed copies securely.

Matter / document type:
Draft version / date / reviewer:

[ ] Correct court, jurisdiction and procedural route checked
[ ] Party names and capacities match supporting records
[ ] Relevant statutory version and transitional provisions checked
[ ] Limitation and compliance dates independently checked
[ ] Facts separated from allegations and supported by records
[ ] Chronology and material earlier orders included
[ ] Grounds tied to the facts, law and requested relief
[ ] Adverse facts and relevant prior proceedings reviewed
[ ] Citations checked against full judgments and pinpoint paragraphs
[ ] Relief and any interim relief stated precisely
[ ] Annexures legible, indexed and consistently referenced
[ ] Required verification, affidavit and signatures checked
[ ] Current court format, fees, service and filing directions checked
[ ] Final version reviewed by the responsible advocate

Bail-matter preparation prompts (where relevant):
FIR / complaint and alleged provisions:
Arrest and custody dates; source of each date:
Current investigation or trial stage:
Prior bail applications and complete orders:
Co-accused orders and factual differences:
Special-statute restrictions requiring analysis:
Supporting personal circumstances and documents:
Outstanding facts requiring client confirmation: