PRELIMINARY (Section 1-8) of CPC
2018-03-19
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of the Courts of Civil Judicature. WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate andRead More →
SUITS IN GENERAL – PART I (Section 9-35B) of CPC
2018-03-19
SUITS IN GENERAL – PART I – SECTION 9-35B – CPC Jurisdiction of the Courts and Res-judicata Section 9. Courts to try all civil suitsRead More →
EXECUTION – PART II, Section 36-74 of CPC
2018-03-19
EXECUTION – PART II – Section 36 to 74 – CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) General Section 36. Application to orders. The provisions of this CodeRead More →
INCIDENTAL PROCEEDINGS – PART III, Section 75-78 of (CPC)
2018-03-19
INCIDENTAL PROCEEDINGS – PART III, Section 75-78 of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) Commissions Section 75. Power of court to issue commissions. Subject to such conditionsRead More →
SUITS IN PARTICULAR CASES – PART IV, Section 79 to 88 of CPC
2018-03-19
SUITS IN PARTICULAR CASES – PART IV, Section 79 to 88 of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) Suits by or against the Government or public officersRead More →
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS – PART V, Section 89-93 of CPC
2018-03-19
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS – PART V, Section 89-93 of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) Arbitration Section 89. [Arbitration] Rep. by the Arbitration Act, 1940 (10 of 1940),Read More →
SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS – PART VI, Section 94-95 of CPC
2018-03-19
SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS – PART VI, Section 94-95 of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) Section 94. Supplemental Proceedings. In order to prevent the ends of justice fromRead More →
APPEALS – PART VII, Section 96-112 of CPC
2018-03-19
APPEALS – PART VII, Section 96-112 of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) Appeals from original decrees Section 96. Appeal from original decree. (1) Save where otherwiseRead More →
REFERENCE, REVIEW AND REVISION – PART VIII, Section 113-115 of CPC
2018-03-19
REFERENCE, REVIEW, AND REVISION – PART VIII, Section 113-115 of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) Section 113. Reference to High Court. Subject to such conditions andRead More →
SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE HIGH COURTS NOT BEING THE COURT OF A JUDICIAL COMMISSIONER – PART IX, Section 116-120 of CPC
2018-03-19
SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE HIGH COURTS NOT BEING THE COURT OF A JUDICIAL COMMISSIONER – PART IX, Section 116-120 of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC)Read More →
RULES – PART X, Section 121-131 of CPC
2018-03-19
RULES – PART X, Section 121-131 of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) Section 121. Effect of rules in First Schedule. The rules in First Schedule shallRead More →
MISCELLANEOUS – PART XI, Section 132-158 of CPC
2018-03-19
MISCELLANEOUS – PART XI, Section 132-158 of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) Section 132. Exemption of certain women from personal appearance. (1) Women who, according to theRead More →
ORDER I of CPC – PARTIES TO SUITS
2018-03-19
ORDER I of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – PARTIES TO SUITS 1. Who may be joined as plaintiffs. All persons may be joined in oneRead More →
ORDER II of CPC – FRAME OF SUIT
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ORDER II of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – FRAME OF SUIT 1. Frame of suit. Every suit shall as far as practicable be framed soRead More →
ORDER III of CPC – RECOGNISED AGENTS AND PLEADERS
2018-03-19
ORDER III of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – RECOGNISED AGENTS AND PLEADERS 1. Appearances, etc, may be in person, by recognised agent or by pleader.Read More →
ORDER IV of CPC – INSTITUTION OF SUITS
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ORDER IV of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – INSTITUTION OF SUITS 1. Suit to be commenced by plaint. (1) Every suit shall be instituted byRead More →
ORDER IVA of CPC – CONSOLIDATION OF CASES
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1. Consolidation of suits and proceedings.
When two or more suits or proceedings are pending in the same Court, and the Court is of opinion that it is expedient in the interest of justice, it may by order direct their joint trial, where upon all such suits and proceedings may be decided upon the evidence in all or any of such suits or proceedings.Read More →
ORDER V of CPC – ISSUE AND SERVICE OF SUMMONS
2018-03-19
ORDER V of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – ISSUE AND SERVICE OF SUMMONS Issue of Summons 1. Summons. (1) When a suit has been duly institutedRead More →
ORDER VI of CPC – PLEADINGS GENERALLY
2018-03-19
ORDER VI of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – PLEADINGS GENERALLY 1. Pleading. “Pleading“, shall mean plaint or written statement. 2. Pleading to state material factsRead More →
ORDER VII of CPC – PLAINT
2018-03-19
ORDER VII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – PLAINT 1. Particulars to be contained in plaint. The plaint shall contain the following particulars- (a) theRead More →
ORDER VIII of CPC – WRITTEN STATEMENT, SET-OFF AND COUNTER-CLAIM
2018-03-19
ORDER VIII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – WRITTEN STATEMENT, SET-OFF AND COUNTER-CLAIM 1. Written statement. (1) The defendant shall, at or before the firstRead More →
ORDER IX of CPC – APPEARANCE OF PARTIES AND CONSEQUENCE OF NON-APPEARANCE
2018-03-19
ORDER IX of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – APPEARANCE OF PARTIES AND CONSEQUENCE OF NON-APPEARANCE 1. Parties to appear on day fixed in summons forRead More →
ORDER X of CPC – EXAMINATION OF PARTIES BY THE COURT
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ORDER X of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – EXAMINATION OF PARTIES BY THE COURT 1. Ascertainment whether allegations in pleadings are admitted or denied. AtRead More →
ORDER XI of CPC – DISCOVERY AND INSPECTION
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ORDER XI of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – DISCOVERY AND INSPECTION 1. Discovery by interrogatories. In any suit the plaintiff or defendant by leave ofRead More →
ORDER XII of CPC – ADMISSION
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ORDER XII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – ADMISSION 1. Notice of admission of case. Any party to a suit may give notice, by hisRead More →
ORDER XIII of CPC – PRODUCTION, IMPOUNDING AND RETURN OF DOCUMENTS
2018-03-19
ORDER XIII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – PRODUCTION, IMPOUNDING AND RETURN OF DOCUMENTS 1. Documentary evidence to be produced at or before the settlementRead More →
ORDER XIV of CPC – SETTLEMENT OF ISSUES AND DETERMINATION OF SUIT ON ISSUES OF LAW OR ON ISSUES AGREED UPON
2018-03-19
ORDER XIV of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SETTLEMENT OF ISSUES AND DETERMINATION OF SUIT ON ISSUES OF LAW OR ON ISSUES AGREED UPON 1.Read More →
ORDER XV of CPC – DISPOSAL OF THE SUIT AT THE FIRST HEARING
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ORDER XV of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – DISPOSAL OF THE SUIT AT THE FIRST HEARING 1. Parties not at issue. Where at the firstRead More →
ORDER XVI of CPC – SUMMONING AND ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES
2018-03-19
ORDER XVI of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SUMMONING AND ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES 1. List of witnesses and summons to witnesses. (1) On or beforeRead More →
ORDER XVIA of CPC – ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES CONFINED OR DETAINED IN PRISONS
2018-03-19
ORDER XVIA of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES CONFINED OR DETAINED IN PRISONS 1. Definitions. In this Order- (a) “detained” includes detainedRead More →
ORDER XVII of CPC – ADJOURNMENTS
2018-03-19
ORDER XVII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – ADJOURNMENTS 1. Court may grant time and adjourn hearing. (1) The Court may, if sufficient cause isRead More →
ORDER XVIII of CPC – HEARING OF THE SUIT AND EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES
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ORDER XVIII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – HEARING OF THE SUIT AND EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES 1. Right to begin. The plaintiff has the rightRead More →
ORDER XIX of CPC – AFFIDAVITS
2018-03-19
ORDER XIX of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – AFFIDAVITS 1. Power to order any point to be proved by affidavit. Any Court may at anyRead More →
ORDER XX of CPC – JUDGMENT AND DECREE
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ORDER XX of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – JUDGMENT AND DECREE 1. Judgment when pronounced. (1) The Court, after the case has been shall pronounceRead More →
ORDER XXA of CPC – COSTS
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ORDER XXA of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – COSTS 1. Provisions relating to certain items. Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of thisRead More →
ORDER XXI of CPC – EXECUTION OF DECREES AND ORDERS
2018-03-19
ORDER XXI of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – EXECUTION OF DECREES AND ORDERS Payment under decree. 1. Modes of paying money under decree. (1) AllRead More →
ORDER XXI of CPC – EXECUTION OF DECREES AND ORDERS (37-57)
2018-03-19
Arrest and detention in the civil prison. 37. Discretionary power to permit judgment debtor to show cause against detention in prison. (1) Notwithstanding anything inRead More →
ORDER XXI of CPC – EXECUTION OF DECREES AND ORDERS (58-106)
2018-03-19
Adjudication of claims and objections. 58. Adjudication of claims to, or objections to attachment of, property. (1) Where any claim is preferred to, or anyRead More →
ORDER XXII of CPC – DEATH, MARRIAGE AND INSOLVENCY OF PARTIES
2018-03-19
ORDER XXII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – DEATH, MARRIAGE AND INSOLVENCY OF PARTIES 1. No abatement by party’s death if right to sue survives.Read More →
ORDER XXIII of CPC – WITHDRAWAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF SUITS
2018-03-18
ORDER XXIII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – WITHDRAWAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF SUITS 1. Withdrawal of suit or abandonment of part of claim. (1) AtRead More →
ORDER XXIV of CPC – PAYMENT INTO COURT
2018-03-18
ORDER XXIV of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – PAYMENT INTO COURT 1. Deposit by defendant of amount in satisfaction of claim. The defendant in anyRead More →
ORDER XXV of CPC – SECURITY FOR COSTS
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ORDER XXV of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SECURITY FOR COSTS 1. When security for costs may be required from plaintiff. (1) At any stageRead More →
ORDER XXVI of CPC – COMMISSIONS
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ORDER XXVI of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – COMMISSIONS Commissions to examine witnesses. 1. Cases in which Court may issue commission to examine witness. AnyRead More →
ORDER XXVII of CPC – SUITS BY OR AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OR PUBLIC OFFICERS IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY
2018-03-18
ORDER XXVII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SUITS BY OR AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT OR PUBLIC OFFICERS IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY 1. Suits by orRead More →
ORDER XXVIIA of CPC – SUITS INVOLVING A SUBSTANTIAL QUESTION OF LAW AS TO THE INTERPRETATION OF THE CONSTITUTION OR AS TO THEIR VALIDITY OF ANY STATUTORY INSTRUMENT
2018-03-18
ORDER XXVIIA of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SUITS INVOLVING A SUBSTANTIAL QUESTION OF LAW AS TO THE INTERPRETATION OF THE CONSTITUTION OR AS TORead More →
ORDER XXVIII of CPC – SUITS BY OR AGAINST MILITARY OR NAVAL MEN OR AIRMEN
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ORDER XXVIII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SUITS BY OR AGAINST MILITARY OR NAVAL MEN OR AIRMEN 1. Officers, soldiers, sailors or airmen whoRead More →
ORDER XXIX of CPC – SUITS BY OR AGAINST CORPORATIONS
2018-03-18
ORDER XXIX of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SUITS BY OR AGAINST CORPORATIONS 1. Subscription and verification of pleading. In suits by or against aRead More →
ORDER XXX of CPC – SUITS BY OR AGAINST FIRMS AND PERSONS CARRYING ON BUSINESS IN NAMES OTHER THAN THEIR OWN
2018-03-18
ORDER XXX of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SUITS BY OR AGAINST FIRMS AND PERSONS CARRYING ON BUSINESS IN NAMES OTHER THAN THEIR OWN 1.Read More →
ORDER XXXI of CPC – SUITS BY OR AGAINST TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS
2018-03-18
ORDER XXXI of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SUITS BY OR AGAINST TRUSTEES, EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS 1. Representation of beneficiaries in suits concerning property vestedRead More →
ORDER XXXII of CPC – SUITS BY OR AGAINST MINORS AND PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND
2018-03-18
ORDER XXXII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SUITS BY OR AGAINST MINORS AND PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND 1. Minor to sue by next friend.Read More →
ORDER XXXIIA of CPC – SUITS RELATING TO MATTERS CONCERNING THE FAMILY
2018-03-18
ORDER XXXIIA of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SUITS RELATING TO MATTERS CONCERNING THE FAMILY 1. Application of the Order. (1) The provision of thisRead More →
ORDER XXXIII of CPC – SUITS BY INDIGENT PERSONS
2018-03-18
ORDER XXXIII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SUITS BY INDIGENT PERSONS 1. Suits may be instituted by indigent person. Subject to the following provisions,Read More →
ORDER XXXIV of CPC – SUITS RELATING TO MORTGAGES OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY
2018-03-18
ORDER XXXIV of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SUITS RELATING TO MORTGAGES OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY 1. Parties to suits for foreclosure sale and redemption. SubjectRead More →
ORDER XXXV of CPC – INTERPLEADER
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ORDER XXXV of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – INTERPLEADER 1. Plaint in interpleader-suit. In every suit of interpleader the plaint shall, in addition to theRead More →
ORDER XXXVI of CPC – SPECIAL CASE
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ORDER XXXVI of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SPECIAL CASE 1. Power to state case for Court’s opinion. (1) Parties claiming to be interested inRead More →
ORDER XXXVII of CPC – SUMMARY PROCEDURE
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ORDER XXXVII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – SUMMARY PROCEDURE 1. Courts and classes of suits to which the Order is to apply. (1) ThisRead More →
ORDER XXXVIII of CPC – ARREST AND ATTACHMENT BEFORE JUDGEMENT
2018-03-18
ORDER XXXVIII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – ARREST AND ATTACHMENT BEFORE JUDGEMENT Arrest before judgment 1. Where defendant may be called upon to furnishRead More →
ORDER XXXIX of CPC – TEMPORARY INJUNCTIONS AND INTERLOCUTORY ORDERS
2018-03-18
ORDER XXXIX of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – TEMPORARY INJUNCTIONS AND INTERLOCUTORY ORDERS. Temporary injunctions. 1. Cases in which temporary injunction may be granted. WhereRead More →
ORDER XL of CPC – APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVERS
2018-03-18
ORDER XL of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVERS. 1. Appointment of receivers. (1) Where it appears to the Court to be justRead More →
ORDER XLI of CPC – APPEALS FROM ORIGINAL DECREES
2018-03-18
ORDER XLI of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – APPEALS FROM ORIGINAL DECREES 1. Form of appeal. What to accompany memorandum. (1) Every appeal shall beRead More →
ORDER XLII of CPC – APPEALS FROM APPELLATE DECREES
2018-03-18
ORDER XLII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – APPEALS FROM APPELLATE DECREES 1. Procedure. The rules of Order XLI shall apply, so far as mayRead More →
ORDER XLIII of CPC – APPEALS FROM ORDERS
2018-03-18
ORDER XLIII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – APPEALS FROM ORDERS 1. Appeal from orders. An appeal shall lie from the following orders under theRead More →
ORDER XLIV of CPC – APPEALS BY INDIGENT PERSONS
2018-03-18
ORDER XLIV of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – APPEALS BY INDIGENT PERSONS 1. Who may appeal as an indigent person. Any person entitled to preferRead More →
ORDER XLV of CPC – APPEALS TO THE SUPREME COURT
2018-03-18
ORDER XLV of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – APPEALS TO THE SUPREME COURT 1. “Decree” defined. In this Order, unless there is something repugnant inRead More →
ORDER XLVI of CPC – REFERENCE
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ORDER 46 of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – REFERENCE. 1. Reference of question to High Court. Where, before or on the hearing of a suitRead More →
ORDER XLVII of CPC – REVIEW
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ORDER XLVII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – REVIEW. 1. Application for review of judgment. (1) Any person considering himself aggrieved- (a) by a decreeRead More →
ORDER XLVIII of CPC – MISCELLANEOUS
2018-03-18
ORDER XLVIII of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – MISCELLANEOUS. 1. Process to be served at expense of party issuing. (1) Every process issued under thisRead More →
ORDER XLIX of CPC – CHARTERED HIGH COURTS
2018-03-18
ORDER XLIX of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – CHARTERED HIGH COURTS. 1. Who may serve processes of High Court. Notice to produce documents, summonses toRead More →
Order L of CPC – PROVINCIAL SMALL CAUSE COURTS
2018-03-18
ORDER L of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – PROVINCIAL SMALL CAUSE COURTS. 1. Provincial Small Cause Courts. The provisions hereinafter specified shall not extend toRead More →
Order LI of CPC – PRESIDENCY SMALL CAUSE COURTS
2018-03-18
ORDER LI of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE (CPC) – PRESIDENCY SMALL CAUSE COURTS. 1. Presidency Small Cause Courts. Save as provided in rules 22 and 23Read More →
