Civil Procedure Code of 1908

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) is an adjective law. It neither creates nor takes away any right. It is intended to regulate the procedure to be followed by civil courts. The Code of Civil Procedure came into effect on 1 January 1909. The objective of the Code is to consolidate and amend the laws related to the procedure of the Courts of Civil Judicature.

Welcome to our comprehensive course on the Code of Civil Procedure. Divided into eight modules, this course is designed to give you a deep understanding of this crucial law. Our well-researched articles and a series of important questions and answers will help you master the intricacies of the CPC.

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Module I: Introduction

1. Introduction to Civil Procedure Code
2. History of the code
3. Important definitions under CPC
4. Difference between Decree and Order
5. Master CPC Mains: Legal Bites CPC Solved Mains Question for Judiciary, APO and University Exams

Important Books and Practice Tests (Must Have)

1. Civil Procedure, Limitation and Commercial Courts by C.K. Takwani (Author)
2. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Bare Act with Comments
3. Master CPC Mains: Legal Bites’ CPC Solved Questions Series for Judiciary, APO & University Exams




4. 1000+ Detailed Questions MCQ Test Series for Competitions (Redirect to Law Aspirants)

Module II: General Principles

1. Jurisdiction under the Code of Civil Procedure
2. Hierarchy Of Civil Courts In India
3. Bar on suits- Suits of civil nature
4. Doctrine of Res sub judice
5. Doctrine of Res judicata
6. Res Sub Judice and Res Judicata
7. Foreign Judgment
8. Place of Suits
9. Transfer of Suits: Application, Grounds and Scope
10. Notice: Introduction, Mode and Essentials
11. Caveat: Introduction, Meaning and Scope
12. Inherent Power of Court (Meaning, Scope, Exercise, Regulations)