Filing a petition or representation against a lower authority's order before a higher authority is called an appeal.
Here are some other ways to file a petition or representation:
Writ petition
A person can file a writ petition if the state has violated their fundamental rights. Article 226 and Article 32 of the Indian Constitution provide remedies and enforcement of rights.
Public interest litigation (PIL)
A person can file a PIL by approaching a public interest lawyer or organization.
Grievance
A person can file a grievance if they are not satisfied with the reply of the grievance officer. The Ministry of Labour & Employment has a mechanism for grievances.
Complaint against a high court judge
A person can file a complaint against a high court judge by sending a sworn affidavit with verifiable facts to the Registrar General of the concerned High Court