{"id":4342,"date":"2026-03-17T13:13:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/?p=4342"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:59:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:59:16","slug":"draft-criminal-slp-using-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/draft-criminal-slp-using-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Draft a Criminal SLP Using AI in Under 25 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What if you could draft a criminal SLP faster, with better accuracy, and less effort?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#step-1-define-the-legal-framework\">\nDrafting a Criminal SLP Challenging Refusal of Anticipatory Bail Using Claude.ai\n\nStep 1: Define the Legal Framework<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-2-provide-the-facts-for-criminal-slp-drafting\">\nStep 2: Provide the Facts for Criminal SLP Drafting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-3-provide-the-slp-format\">\nStep 3: Provide the SLP Format<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-4-add-synopsis-and-list-of-dates\">\nStep 4: Add Synopsis and List of Dates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-5-refine-and-reproduce-the-draft\">Step 5: Refine and Reproduce the Draft<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#access-the-full-draft\">\nAccess the Full Draft<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>AI for litigators is revolutionising legal drafting. It is the next big thing. While AI will not do 100% of the work, it can reduce your workload by up to 90% and significantly cut down drafting time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to know is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to draft a Criminal SLP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The right prompts to use with AI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will still need to edit the final draft slightly, but by then, most of your work is already done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-define-the-legal-framework\"><br><strong><strong><strong>Drafting a Criminal SLP Challenging Refusal of Anticipatory Bail Using Claude.ai<\/strong><br><\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><strong>Step 1: Define the Legal Framework<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, instruct AI about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What you want to file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The relevant legal provisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prompt:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI intend to file a Criminal Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution of India. Criminal Special Leave Petitions are filed as per Order XXII of the Supreme Court Rules. I will provide you with the facts of the case in the next prompt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4343\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5095536351383494;width:557px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png 794w, https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-768x509.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-provide-the-facts-for-criminal-slp-drafting\"><br><strong>Step 2: Provide the Facts for Criminal SLP Drafting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, input the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1DIslmqik0RFdq3BJGw7HgWE0okpXG2VmAfcvEgrQyFQ\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1DIslmqik0RFdq3BJGw7HgWE0okpXG2VmAfcvEgrQyFQ\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facts<\/a> clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SLP is against a High Court order refusing Anticipatory Bail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prompt:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI will provide you the format of the Petition in the next prompt \u2014 the facts of the case are as follows:\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4344\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.379552837760367;width:552px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2.png 767w, https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-provide-the-slp-format\"><br><strong>Step 3: Provide the SLP Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the facts are given, provide a ready <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1QxCUYOe9to86pvVbi7f5fq2AfwiJyzLVa-_1NfVKCmU\/edit\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1QxCUYOe9to86pvVbi7f5fq2AfwiJyzLVa-_1NfVKCmU\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">template<\/a> and instruct <a href=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/claude-ai-anticipatory-bail-petition-drafting\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/claude-ai-anticipatory-bail-petition-drafting\/\">AI to draft<\/a> accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prompt:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPlease draft the special leave petition in the following format.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this stage, AI will generate a draft Criminal SLP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"763\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4345\" style=\"width:560px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3.png 763w, https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4348\" style=\"width:564px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6.png 774w, https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-6-768x561.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4349\" style=\"width:567px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7.png 764w, https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-7-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4350\" style=\"width:573px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8.png 755w, https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-8-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4351\" style=\"width:576px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9.png 757w, https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-add-synopsis-and-list-of-dates\"><br><strong>Step 4: Add Synopsis and List of Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial draft may not include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Synopsis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of Dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to explicitly instruct AI to include them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prompt:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAdd a synopsis and a detailed list of dates. The list of dates should be in tabular format. Both synopsis and list of dates should come before the main petition. Retain the rest of the draft of the special leave petition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-refine-and-reproduce-the-draft\"><strong>Step 5: Refine and Reproduce the Draft<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI will now generate the additional sections. However, the List of Dates may not be very detailed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can refine it manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prompt:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReproduce the entire draft as per the format and the earlier prompt.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4352\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4075653478638552;width:571px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10.png 784w, https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-10-768x546.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-touches-before-filing\"><strong>Final Touches Before Filing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AI significantly reduces drafting time, but final refinement is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proofread the draft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add annexures in the List of Dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elaborate the List of Dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add relevant precedents in the grounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access-the-full-draft\"><br><strong>Access the Full Draft<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the entire draft <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/17YLYSLx4pwMfQRQvArNDibOua4DgULkBOL1H9pirIKU\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/17YLYSLx4pwMfQRQvArNDibOua4DgULkBOL1H9pirIKU\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI can make drafting faster and easier, but it\u2019s your legal expertise that makes it effective. Use AI as a support tool, not a replacement, and you\u2019ll be able to deliver better results while saving valuable time. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What if you could draft a criminal SLP faster, with better accuracy, and less effort? AI for litigators is revolutionising legal drafting. It is the next big thing. 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