Filed to stop someone from doing a particular act.
Relevant provision:
**Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Order 39 Rule 1 & 2
2️. Application for Amendment of Pleadings
Filed to modify pleadings.
Relevant provision:
**Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Order 6 Rule 17
3️. Application for Restoration of Suit
Filed when suit is dismissed for default.
Relevant provision:
**Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Order 9 Rule 9
4️. Application for Setting Aside Ex-Parte Decree
Filed when decree passed without appearance.
Relevant provision:
**Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Order 9 Rule 13
5️. Execution Application
Filed to enforce decree or order.
Relevant provision:
**Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Order 21
Applications Used in Daily Criminal Practice
Advocates frequently file:
Bail Application
Exemption Application
NBW Cancellation Application
Discharge Application
311 CrPC Witness Recall Application
319 CrPC Additional Accused Application
Compromise Application
Default Bail Application
✅ Conclusion
Advocates commonly use bail, discharge, witness recall, exemption, injunction, and execution applications in daily litigation. Knowledge of the relevant procedural sections under BNSS, CPC, and other laws is essential for effective court practice.
These are the applications most frequently used in criminal practice.
Most Important Criminal Court Applications (CrPC & BNSS Sections)
No.
Court Application
CrPC Section
BNSS Section
1
Application for Regular Bail
Sec 437 / 439
Sec 480 / 483
2
Application for Anticipatory Bail
Sec 438
Sec 482
3
Application for Default Bail
Sec 167(2)
Sec 187(3)
4
Application for Cancellation of Bail
Sec 437(5), 439(2)
Sec 480(5), 483(2)
5
Application for Discharge
Sec 227 / 239
Sec 250 / 263
6
Application for Framing of Charge Objection
Sec 228 / 240
Sec 251 / 264
7
Application for Compounding of Offence
Sec 320
Sec 359
8
Application for Plea Bargaining
Sec 265A–265L
Sec 290–300
9
Application for Recall of Witness
Sec 311
Sec 348
10
Application for Summoning Additional Accused
Sec 319
Sec 358
11
Application for Exemption from Personal Appearance
Sec 205 / 317
Sec 227 / 382
12
Application for Supply of Documents
Sec 207
Sec 230
13
Application for Further Investigation
Sec 173(8)
Sec 193(9)
14
Application for Quashing of FIR
Sec 482
Sec 528
15
Application for Maintenance
Sec 125
Sec 144
16
Application for Alteration of Charge
Sec 216
Sec 243
17
Application for Issuance of Process / Summons
Sec 204
Sec 227
18
Application for Attachment of Property
Sec 83
Sec 86
19
Application for Proclamation of Absconding Accused
Sec 82
Sec 84
20
Application for Compensation to Victim
Sec 357
Sec 396
Most Frequently Used Applications by Advocates (Daily Practice)
1️. Bail Applications
Regular Bail
Anticipatory Bail
Default Bail
These are the most common applications in criminal courts.
2️. Trial Stage Applications
Discharge application
Recall witness application
Summon additional accused application
Alteration of charge application
3️. Magistrate Court Applications
Exemption from personal appearance
Supply of documents
Maintenance application
4️. High Court Applications
Quashing of FIR
Bail under special circumstances
Important Litigation Tip for Advocates
After July 2024, courts increasingly refer to BNSS sections, but many lawyers still mention both sections together in applications.
Example:
“Application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973).”
This avoids confusion during the transition from CrPC to BNSS.
✅ Conclusion
For advocates practicing criminal law, the most important applications revolve around bail, trial procedure, witness examination, investigation issues, and maintenance proceedings, and it is now advisable to mention both CrPC and BNSS sections in pleadings.
