legal-citation-validator

Validate and format Indian legal citations using AIR, SCR, and SCC standards.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/swarochish/indian-law-plugin --skill legal-citation-validator
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Skill: legal-citation-validator
Source: https://github.com/swarochish/indian-law-plugin/tree/main/skills/legal-citation-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/swarochish/indian-law-plugin --skill legal-citation-validator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that all legal citations within documents are accurate, correctly formatted, and adhere to Indian legal citation standards, preventing errors and enhancing the credibility of legal writing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Validate Statutory Citations: Checks if Act names, years, and section numbers are correctly referenced.
  • Format Case Law Citations: Ensures case names, reporter details (AIR, SCC, SCR), court abbreviations, and page numbers follow established standards.
  • Detect Common Errors: Identifies issues like incorrect abbreviations, missing information, and improper spacing.
  • Use Case: When drafting a legal brief, use this Skill to automatically review all citations to ensure they conform to the AIR format and that statutory references are precise, catching potential mistakes before submission.

Quick Start

Use the legal-citation-validator skill to check the accuracy and formatting of all citations in the attached document 'legal_analysis.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about legal-citation-validator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I format Indian legal citations correctly?

Indian legal citations are formatted by validating statutory references and applying established standards like AIR, SCR, and SCC for case law. This process ensures case names, court abbreviations, and page numbers follow proper legal citation conventions.

How do I validate statutory references in a legal document?

Statutory references are validated by checking Act names, years, and section numbers against actual legislation. This review detects common errors like incorrect abbreviations, missing information, or improper spacing within your statutory citations.

What is the proper format for case law citations in India?

Case law citations use established Indian legal standards such as AIR, SCC, and SCR. Proper formatting requires correct case names, reporter details, court abbreviations, and page numbers to ensure accuracy and credibility in legal writing.

Can I check section references against legislation for accuracy?

Yes, statutory citations are checked by verifying Act names, years, and section numbers against legislation. This validation identifies incorrect abbreviations and missing information to ensure your section references are precise.

Why does my case law citation have formatting errors?

Case law citation errors occur when case names, reporter details, or court abbreviations deviate from AIR, SCR, and SCC standards. Common issues include missing information, incorrect abbreviations, and improper spacing that require correction.

Do I need a specific format to detect common legal citation mistakes?

No specific input format is required, but providing the document allows the validator to detect common legal citation mistakes. It checks for incorrect abbreviations, missing information, and improper spacing against Indian legal standards.