Civil Procedure (CPC-Old Edition)

Acclaimed today for its fresh and novel approach and prescribed in most law colleges throughout India, the book has succeeded in its objective to provide the reader a complete grasp and understanding of the general principles of Civil Procedure and a mastery over the subject.

Very recently, the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Acts of 1999 and 2002 have been brought in force from July1, 2002. Some of the changes are of far reaching effect. It is, therefore, necessary for the students, teachers, lawyers and Judges to know those amendments and the consequences likely to ensure. The author has critically discussed and analytically dealt with all the amendments in the present work.

Many new topics have been added in this edition. Various topics have been discussed in detail keeping in mind the relevant decisions. The scheme has also been improved and has been made much more methodical, scientific and systematic. Thus, Jurisdiction of Civil Courts, Res Judicata, First Appeals, Cross-Objections, Second Appeals, Revisions, Interlocutory Orders, Interim Injunction, Recording of Reasons, Letters Patent Appeals, Powers and duties of Appellate Court, etc. have been dealt with extensively in the light of latest judgments. Pleadings, parties to Suit, Issuance of Summons, Statutory Notice (Section 80), etc. have been elaborately dealt with. Execution proceedings have been made much more informative and methodical. Recent decisions of the Supreme Court and important decisions of High Courts have been included. Illustrations have been multiplied. At the same time, special care has been taken to ensure that the book retains its character of a compact, easy to understand work on the subject.