🎯 Objectives:

• Understand the structure and scope of the CPC.

• Learn key concepts like jurisdiction, pleadings, summons, trial, and execution.

• Gain insight into practical application and recent case law. 

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  Session 1: Introduction & Scope of CPC

   

   

  • Objective of CPC: To consolidate and codify procedures for civil courts.

  • Applies to: All civil courts in India (except certain exceptions).

  • Structure:

     

    • Sections (1–158): Substantive provisions

    • Orders (1–51): Procedural rules

     

  • Definitions (Sec. 2): Decree, judgment, mesne profits, etc.

  • Key Concept: “Civil in nature” – what qualifies?

   

   

   

  Session 2: Jurisdiction of Civil Courts

   

   

  • Types of jurisdiction:

     

    • Territorial (Sec. 15–20)

    • Pecuniary

    • Subject matter

     

  • Section 9: When civil courts have jurisdiction

  • Doctrine of Res Sub Judice (Sec. 10) & Res Judicata (Sec. 11)

  • Important case law: Dhulabhai v. State of M.P.

   

   

  Session 3: Institution of Suits & Pleadings

   

   

  • Section 26 + Order 4: How to institute a suit

  • Plaint & Written Statement:

     

    • Format & essentials (Order 6, 7, 8)

    • Amendment of pleadings (Order 6 Rule 17)

     

  • Framing of issues (Order 14)

  • Case reference: Udhav Singh v. Madhav Rao Scindia

   

   

   

  Session 4: Appearance, Summons & Trial Procedure

   

   

  • Issuance of summons (Order 5)

  • Default of appearance (Order 9)

  • Discovery & inspection (Order 11)

  • Examination of parties (Order 10)

  • Evidence (Order 18)

  • Case reference: Salem Advocate Bar Assn v. Union of India

   

   

   

  Session 5: Judgment, Decree & Execution

   

   

  • Judgment vs. Decree (Sections 2(9), 2(2), Order 20)

  • Types of decrees

  • Execution of decrees (Sec. 36–74, Order 21)

  • Transfer of decrees

  • Stay of execution

  • Case reference: Topan Das v. M/s Bhagwati Prasad

   

   

   

  Session 6: Appeals, Review & Revision

   

   

  • First appeal (Sec. 96–99)

  • Second appeal (Sec. 100)

  • Review (Sec. 114, Order 47)

  • Revision (Sec. 115)

  • Inherent powers (Sec. 151)

  • Limitation and delay condonation (CPC + Limitation Act)