Amicus Curiae - Indian Laws - General

Expression Amicus Curiae As per Merriam- Webster Dictionary - Amicus Curiae means - one (such as a professional person or organization) that is not a party to a particular litigation but that is permitted by the court to advise it in respect to some matter of law that directly affects the case in question As per Amicus Curiae or Friend of the Court refers to a person that is not a party to a particular litigation but that is permitted by the court to advise it in respect to some matter of law that directly affects the case in question In Black s Law Dictionary 11th Edition in respect of expression amicus curiae which reads thus: amicus curiae. [Latin friend of the court ] (17C) Someone who is not a party to a lawsuit but who petitions the court or is requested by the court to file a brief in the action because that person has a strong interest in the subject matter.- Often shortened to amicus. - Also termed friend of the court. Pl. amici curiae NKGSB COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED VERSUS SUBIR CHAKRAVARTY ORS.- [ 2022 (3) TMI 3 - SUPREME COURT ]