Code of Civil Procedure (India)

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is a procedural law related to the administration of civil proceedings in India.

Civil Procedure Code, 1908
Imperial Legislative Council (India)
  • An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of the Courts of Civil Judicature.

    WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of the

    Courts of Civil Judicature
CitationAct No. 05 of 1908
Enacted byImperial Legislative Council (India)
Enacted21 March 1908
Commenced1 January 1909
Repeals
Civil Procedure Code, 1882

The Code is divided into two parts: the first part contains 158 sections and the second part contains the First Schedule, which has 51 Orders and Rules. The sections provide provisions related to general principles of jurisdiction whereas the Orders and Rules prescribe procedures and method that govern civil proceedings in India.

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