Delhi High Court Explains Difference Between ‘Interlocutory’ and ‘Intermediate’ Orders: Why It Matters for Your Legal Rights.
In a recent and significant judgment, the Delhi High Court shed light on a confusing yet critical legal concept — the difference between ‘interlocutory orders’ and ‘intermediate orders’ , especially in the context of deciding whether a revision petition is maintainable. What Was the Case About? The case involved a situation where one party challenged a court order by filing a revision petition under Section 397 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). However, the main issue before the Delhi High Court was: Can such a petition be maintained if the order passed is ‘interlocutory’ in nature? The answer lies in understanding what ‘interlocutory’ and ‘intermediate’ orders actually mean — and how they impact your legal rights. The Legal Confusion: Interlocutory vs Intermediate Let’s break it down with an example: Interlocutory Order : These are temporary or procedural decisions that don't affect the core rights of the parties. Think of them like side notes in ...