Doctrine of Res Judicata: Meaning, Conditions, and Its Difference from Res Sub Judice
Picture a property dispute between two brothers that a civil court has already decided, with a clear judgment on who owns what. A few years later, one of the brothers, unhappy with the outcome, files a fresh suit over the very same property, hoping for a…
Rejection of Plaint: Order 7 Rule 11 CPC – A Complete Guide for Law Students
Introduction You have spent weeks preparing a civil suit. You have drafted a detailed plaint, paid the court fee, and filed it with high hopes. But instead of issuing summons to the defendant, the court suddenly rejects your plaint. This is not uncommon…
Jurisdiction of Civil Courts under CPC: Meaning, Types and Key Provisions
Introduction When you decide to file a civil suit, the first and most important question is: Which court has the power to hear your case? This power is called jurisdiction. If you file your suit in the wrong court, you may waste months or even years,…