Civil Procedure Code

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), is comprehensive legislation that governs the procedural aspects of civil litigation in Pakistan. It provides the legal framework for enforcing civil rights and resolving disputes in civil courts. The CPC ensures uniformity and fairness in the adjudication of civil matters while maintaining procedural efficiency.   Importance of Preparing CPC … Read more

The Civil Procedure Code (CPC), 1908, is a cornerstone of procedural law in India and Pakistan, providing the framework for the administration of civil justice. Within the CPC, Orders are systematic rules that detail the procedures for various stages of a civil suit, supplementing the general provisions of the Act. These Orders are included in … Read more

Order I of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with the parties to a suit, outlining the rules regarding who may be joined as plaintiffs or defendants in a civil case. It lays down the foundational principles for proper joinder of parties to ensure that all necessary and proper persons are brought before the … Read more

Order VI of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with the pleadings in a civil suit, which include the plaint and the written statement. It provides the general rules regarding how parties must state their claims and defenses in court. The purpose of this Order is to ensure clarity, precision, and proper framing of … Read more

Order VII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 lays down the rules relating to the plaint, which is the statement of claim filed by the plaintiff to initiate a civil suit. This Order specifies the essential contents of a plaint, the requirements for its proper drafting, and the circumstances under which a plaint may … Read more

Order VIII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 governs the procedure related to the written statement, which is the defendant’s reply to the plaintiff’s plaint. It outlines the time limit for filing the written statement, rules regarding specific denials, and consequences of non-compliance. The Order also includes provisions for set-off and counterclaims, allowing the … Read more

Order IX of the Code of Civil Procedure deals with the appearance of parties in court and the consequences of their non-appearance. It provides rules for cases where the plaintiff or defendant fails to appear on the date fixed for hearing, and the procedures for the restoration of suits dismissed for default. This Order protects … Read more

Order XXXIX of the Code of Civil Procedure provides for temporary injunctions and other interlocutory orders in civil suits. These injunctions are preventive reliefs granted to restrain a party from doing a particular act during the pendency of the suit to preserve the status quo. The Order lays down the conditions under which such injunctions … Read more

Order XLI of the Code of Civil Procedure governs the procedure for filing appeals from original decrees in civil suits. It provides the rules for how an appeal should be presented, the powers of the appellate court, the remanding of cases, and the disposal of appeals. This Order ensures that a party aggrieved by a … Read more