civil · In Force

Code of Civil Procedure 1908

Primary civil procedure law. 158 Sections, 51 Orders. Jurisdiction, pleadings, discovery, interim orders, execution, appeals. Commercial Courts Act (2015) creates fast-track mechanism.

Ministry

Ministry of Law & Justice

Key provisions and changes

• Order XXXIX – Temporary injunctions
• Section 89 – ADR reference
• Order VII – Plaint rules
• Summary suits (Order XXXVII)
• Commercial Courts fast-track