Dear Querist,
Please note that since the matter is shown as scrutiny, suggesting that the same is under Registry process as per the Supreme Court Rules, 1966.
Since you have won the said case in High Court, Andhra Pradesh, you have an edge over the matter.
Secondly, for filing an SLP in the Supreme Court, the Petitioner has to pay usual Court Fee.
Thirdly, since three Courts below including the AP High Court have given concurrent finding in your favour, you are in comfortable zone. However, alternate view to be taken by the Supreme Court would depend on the case itself and how the SLP is drafted and argued in the Court.
Fourthly, if you sincerely wish to monitor and defend the case, as you are for Respondents, you may file Caveat so that when the Petitioner's SLP comes up for admission hearing, no Order may be passed in your absence.
Last but not the least is the fee part. As you may appreciate that fee would largely depend on many factors which may be negotiated while discussing the case with your lawyer handling the case in the Supreme Court. However, be assured, its nominal.
It is advisable that a Caveat may be filed immediately so as to face any other inconvenience in the Court.
Trust this would suffice.
Feel free to revert should you think its necessary.
Rabin Majumder
Advocate-on-Record
Supreme Court of India
At:
Ch. 91, Sh. AK Sen Chambers Block,
Supreme Court of India
New Delhi - 110001