“In Re’’ is a Latin phrase. Which means “In the matter of” or “In reference” or “In regards”.
“In Re” appears in the title of the case where the Supreme Court exercises it’s advisory jurisdiction under Art. 143(1) of the Indian Constitution.
Literal In Re meaning and Article 143 of the Constitution of India-
The President of India has the power to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance. The matter referred by the president is then taken into account by the Supreme Court and a report is sent back as it deems fit. This report is sent back to the president is titled “In Re” for example “In Re Berubari Case”
Generally the cases that are decided on a reference made by the president under Article 143(1) of the Constitution of India for the opinion of the Supreme Court have a title starting with “In Re”.
The term is generally used to refer to a particular case in the name it is famously known or where the case lacks parties .
Illustrations of Cases –
The opposing party is the Court/Unknown/Public at Large-
(I) Contempt Proceedings-
- In Re Rameshwar Prasad Goyal Advocate Vs. Unknown
- In Re P.C. Sen Vs. Unknown
- In Re Vijay Chandra Mishra Vs. Unknown
(II) Guardianship Orders-
- In Re Giovanni Marco Muzzu Vs. Unknown
(III) PIL ( Public Interest Litigation)-
- In Re Noise Pollution Vs. Unknown
(IV) Presidential Reference-
- In Re The Kerala Education Bill Vs. Unknown