Difference betwen petition and application

P.K.Haridasan (Querist) 16 October 2012 This query is : Resolved
What is the difference between a Petition and an application?

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R.K Nanda (Expert) 16 October 2012
1.petition is filed for claiming main reliefs in a case.

2.application is filed for claiming interim reliefs in a case.

Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 17 October 2012
Basically there is no difference.
Petition can be filed for interim relief as well.

Guest (Expert) 17 October 2012
Dear Hadasan.

Virtually, there is no difference between a petition and application. In the context of law, a petition is a formal application in writing made to a court for judicial action for something that lies in its jurisdiction. For other purposes, a petition is a written application addressed to a superior, or to a person or body in authority, soliciting some favour, right or mercy for redressal of some wong or grievance. In other words, it is a document codifying formal written request.

On the other hand, the term "application" is an inclinaion to apply, a petition or request. the act of applying or putting to use.

So, in layman's language we can call a petition, as application also.