Supreme Court Rules 2013 – Bare Act with Section Notes By Taxmann’s Editorial Board

Supreme Court Rules 2013 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive and authoritative legal publication consolidating the complete and updated text of the procedural rules governing practice and proceedings before the Supreme Court of India. This Edition also incorporates key allied regulatory instruments, including the Regulations Regarding Advocates-on-Record Examination and the Rules to Regulate Proceedings for Contempt of the Supreme Court 1975, making it a reliable, single-volume reference on Supreme Court procedure. The publication is designed to present the Supreme Court Rules in a clear, user-friendly, and systematically organised format, ensuring ease of reference for both practical application and academic study.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Advocates & Advocates-on-Record – An essential reference for practitioners appearing before the Supreme Court and for advocates preparing for or practising as Advocates-on-Record
• Judicial Officers & Court Personnel – For understanding the procedural framework, administrative functioning, and official practices of the Supreme Court
• Law Students & Researchers – A dependable companion for academic study, moot courts, research, and examinations involving Supreme Court procedure
• Government Officers & Litigants – Useful for departmental reference and for litigants seeking clarity on the procedural rules governing proceedings before the Apex Court

The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Supreme Court Rules [Notification No. G.S.R. 368(E) | Dated 27-5-2014] and Rules & Regulations, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Authentic Bare Act Text] Presents the consolidated and updated statutory text of the Supreme Court Rules 2013
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates earlier versions of amended provisions in the footnotes, enabling readers to understand the pre-amendment legal position and its transitional relevance
• [Latest Amendments & Notifications] Updated to reflect amendments, substitutions, and notifications in force as on date
• [Incorporates Contempt Rules & AoR Regulations] Includes the Rules to Regulate Proceedings for Contempt of the Supreme Court 1975 and the Regulations Regarding Advocates-on-Record Examination, making the book a one-stop procedural reference
• [User-friendly Layout] Features clear headings, organised indices, amendment footnotes, and cross-references for quick and efficient navigation

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Supreme Court Rules 2013 (Part-wise) – Systematically divided into Parts, Orders, and Rules, each addressing a specific procedural domain such as General Provisions, Appellate Jurisdiction, Original Jurisdiction, Review, Curative Petitions, Costs, and Miscellaneous Matters
• Regulations & Secondary Legislation – Separate, clearly demarcated sections for:
  • Regulations Regarding Advocates-on-Record Examination
  • Rules to Regulate Proceedings for Contempt of the Supreme Court 1975
• Forms & Schedules – Includes prescribed forms, schedules, tables of court fees, and advocate fee structures for practical use
• Detailed Table of Contents – Facilitates quick reference to rules, orders, forms, and allied materials