CPC NOTES
CPC NOTES
1. **Title of the Suit:** The document usually begins with the title
of the suit, indicating the names of the parties involved and the
court where the plaint is filed.
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7. **Verification:** A statement, typically at the end of the
plaint, indicating that the contents of the document are true to
the best of the plaintiff's knowledge and belief. This is often
signed by the plaintiff or their authorized representative.
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3. **Service by Post (Rule 11):** The summons can be sent to the
defendant by registered post or a courier service with
acknowledgment due. The acknowledgment serves as
evidence that the summons was received by the defendant.
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(defendant). In such cases, the defendant may feel aggrieved
and may seek remedies to set aside or challenge the ex parte
decree. Under the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) in India, the
defendant has certain remedies available:
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in the legal proceedings. The defendant may be required to
pay these costs as a condition for setting aside the ex parte
decree.
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Hearsay or information obtained from other sources may not
be admissible unless it falls within a recognized exception.
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In summary, affidavits serve as a formal and legally recognized
method for presenting evidence and facts in court under the
CPC. They contribute to the efficient and orderly conduct of
legal proceedings by providing a structured and verifiable
means of presenting information.
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4. **Appeal on a Certificate:** Rule 4 explains that an appeal
to the Supreme Court from a High Court can only be made on
a certificate granted by the High Court. The Supreme Court has
discretion to allow or dismiss the appeal.
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1. **Date and Place:** The decree begins with the date and
place of its pronouncement.
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7. **Determination of Rights:** A declaration decree may
define and declare the rights of the parties involved in the suit.
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1. **Jurisdiction:** Identify the appropriate court with jurisdiction
over the matter. The court's jurisdiction is determined by factors
such as the location where the nuisance occurred.
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8. **Judgment:** The court will evaluate the evidence, legal
arguments, and applicable laws before rendering a judgment.
The judgment may include a declaration that a public
nuisance exists and may specify the remedies or preventive
measures to be taken.
It's important to note that the legal process may vary based on
the specifics of the case and local laws. Legal advice from a
qualified professional is recommended to navigate the
intricacies of filing a suit relating to public nuisance under the
CPC.
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3. **Authority to Sue:** The person signing the plaint on behalf
of the partnership firm should have the authority to do so.
Usually, this authority is derived from a power of attorney or the
partnership deed.
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Partnership firms often have a registered office or a principal
place of business, and legal documents, including summons,
are typically served at such locations.
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4. **Court Fees:** The plaintiff pays the requisite court fees
based on the amount claimed in the suit.
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4. **Court Fees:** The plaintiff pays court fees based on the
amount claimed for redemption.
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have a public or charitable purpose. Here's a general overview
of the procedures involved:
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8. **Arguments:** Parties present legal arguments, and the
court deliberates on the evidence and legal points.
### Appeals:
Any party dissatisfied with the court's decision may have the
right to appeal to a higher court.
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41, Order XLI. Here is an overview of the key aspects of the first
appeal under CPC:
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6. **Documents to Accompany Appeal (Order XLI, Rule 1):**
Along with the memorandum of appeal, the appellant must file
certified copies of the decree, judgment, and other relevant
documents. A copy of the judgment or order appealed
against should be annexed to the memorandum.
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the execution of its decrees. The purpose of a commission
under Section 75 is to facilitate the court in gathering evidence
or performing specific acts that require the assistance of a third
party. Here's an explanation of the purpose of a commission
under Section 75 of the CPC:
5. **Other Acts:** The court may assign any other act to the
Commissioner that it deems necessary for the progress of a suit
or the execution of a decree. This provides flexibility for the
court to utilize a Commissioner for various purposes as required.
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6. **Assistance to the Court:** Overall, the purpose of
appointing a Commissioner under Section 75 is to provide the
court with assistance in matters that may be complex, involve
physical verification, or require specialized knowledge.
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2. **Sale of Movable Property (Order XXI, Rule 64):** Movable
property can be sold through a public auction. The sale
proceeds are then used to satisfy the decree amount.
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for the possession of immovable property, the court may order
the delivery of possession through the local authorities.
14. Acknowledgment
In the context of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) in India,
acknowledgment is a term commonly associated with the
acknowledgment of liability for a debt or claim. The
acknowledgment is significant in matters related to the
limitation period for filing a suit. Here's an explanation:
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- It should be made before the expiration of the prescribed
period of limitation.
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- It prevents a debtor from avoiding a legitimate debt by
relying on the passage of time.
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3. **Defendants:** The conflicting claimants become the
defendants in the interpleader suit. The court issues summons to
all parties, directing them to appear and present their
respective cases.
### Advantages:
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- **Stakeholder's Discharge:** Once the court decides the case,
the stakeholder is discharged from any further liability
concerning the subject matter of the dispute.
1. **Territorial Jurisdiction:**
- **Explanation:** This refers to the geographic area within
which a court has the authority to hear and decide a case.
Different courts have jurisdiction over cases based on the
location where the cause of action arises or where the
defendant resides.
- **Examples:** Local, original, and appellate jurisdiction
based on the territorial boundaries of the court.
3. **Pecuniary Jurisdiction:**
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- **Explanation:** This relates to the monetary or financial limits
within which a court can entertain a case. Different courts are
empowered to hear cases based on the value of the subject
matter involved.
- **Examples:** Small Causes Court, Magistrate Courts for
petty offenses, High Courts for cases above a certain pecuniary
limit, etc.
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2. **Change in Judgment or Decree:** Restitution arises when
there is a change in the judgment or decree that affects the
rights of the parties involved. This change could be the result of
an appellate court setting aside or modifying the original
decree.
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Restitution is a legal remedy aimed at ensuring justice and
fairness when there is a change in the legal position of parties
due to the modification or reversal of a decree. The court has
the discretion to grant restitution based on the specific
circumstances of each case.
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1. **Adequate Administration of Justice:** The court can use its
inherent powers to ensure the proper and fair administration of
justice. This includes the power to regulate its own procedures.
### Limitations:
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2. **Exercise with Caution:** Courts should exercise inherent
powers judiciously and with caution, ensuring that it does not
result in circumventing established legal principles.
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2. **Stay of Suit (Order XXXIX, Rule 4):**
- **Purpose:** The court may stay the proceedings of a suit to
await the result of another suit pending in the same or another
court.
- **Conditions:** Generally granted if the issues in both suits
are substantially similar.
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1. **Review of Orders:** The court has the power to review,
modify, or revoke any order made by it under Order XXXIX.
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2. **Conditions for Reference:** The conditions for making a
reference include the requirement that the subordinate court
must have formulated an opinion on the question of law, and
the court must be of the opinion that the question is of sufficient
importance.
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1. **Revisional Jurisdiction of High Court:** Section 115 of the
CPC grants the High Court the power of revision over orders of
subordinate courts.
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proceedings. Here are the key particulars of a suit under the
CPC:
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the cause of action to demonstrate why the plaintiff is entitled
to relief.
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as the basis for the court's understanding of the case and
guides subsequent legal proceedings.
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to be heard before any orders are passed in a particular
matter.
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23. Write about written statement
A written statement under the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) in
India is a formal response filed by the defendant in a civil suit. It
is a crucial document as it sets forth the defendant's version of
the facts and legal contentions in response to the claims made
by the plaintiff in the plaint. The filing of a written statement is a
significant step in the legal proceedings. Here are the key
aspects of a written statement under the CPC:
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3. **Plea of Counterclaim:** If the defendant has a claim
against the plaintiff arising out of the same transaction or
occurrence, it should be stated as a counterclaim in the written
statement.
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3. **Striking Out Defenses:** The court may strike out certain
defenses if they are not specifically pleaded in the written
statement.
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- A vague or uncertain pleading may be objected to by the
opposite party.
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### 9. **Denial by Specific Plea (Order VIII, Rule 6):**
- Specific denials are encouraged rather than vague or
evasive denials.
- A defendant must respond specifically to each material
allegation.
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- **Jurisdiction:** District courts are the principal civil courts of
original jurisdiction in a district. They have the authority to try
civil suits of unlimited pecuniary jurisdiction.
- **Appellate Jurisdiction:** District courts also have appellate
jurisdiction over subordinate courts within the district.
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- Appeals from the district court lie to the High Court. High
Courts have appellate jurisdiction over decisions of subordinate
courts.
### Limitations:
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2. **Appellate Constraints:** Decisions of certain subordinate
courts are directly appealable to the High Court, bypassing the
district court.
2. **Bonafide Cause:**
- The delay should be attributable to a bonafide cause. If the
delay occurred due to circumstances beyond the control of
the party, such as illness, accident, or other genuine reasons, it
may be considered sufficient.
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- The court may be more inclined to condone delay if the
party can demonstrate that they were not negligent or inactive
during the period of delay.
6. **Public Interest:**
- Cases involving public interest may receive more leniency in
the matter of delay. The court may consider the broader public
interest served by allowing the case to proceed.
8. **Procedural Formalities:**
- Compliance with procedural formalities, such as filing an
affidavit explaining the delay, attaching relevant documents,
and adhering to court guidelines, is essential.
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- A delay caused by conscious or deliberate inaction is less
likely to be condoned. The courts generally look more
favorably upon delays caused by unavoidable circumstances.
2. **Nature of Remedies:**
- The party affected by a continuing breach can seek legal
remedies such as a perpetual or permanent injunction to
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restrain the defendant from further committing the wrongful
act.
3. **Filing Suit:**
- The aggrieved party may file a civil suit seeking appropriate
relief, and the court may grant an injunction or other remedies
to prevent the continuation of the wrongful conduct.
2. **Nature of Remedies:**
- The injured party can seek legal remedies, including
damages, for the ongoing harm caused by the continuing tort.
3. **Filing Suit:**
- Similar to continuing breaches, the party affected by a
continuing tort may file a civil suit seeking compensation for the
sustained injury.
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party can seek compensation for each instance of harm
caused by the continuing tort.
2. **Relief Sought:**
- The plaintiff may seek appropriate reliefs, such as injunctions
or damages, in the prayer for relief section of the plaint.
4. **Interlocutory Applications:**
- Interlocutory applications, such as applications for interim
injunctions, may be filed to seek immediate relief pending the
final determination of the suit.
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The powers of an appellate court under the Civil Procedure
Code (CPC) in India are significant, as they enable the
appellate court to review and reconsider decisions made by
lower courts. The appellate process is designed to correct errors
of fact or law and ensure justice. Here are key powers of an
appellate court under the CPC:
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### 6. **Conditional Decree for Possession (Order XLI, Rule
33):**
- In appeals from decrees for possession, the appellate court
may make the decree conditional on the payment of costs or
performance of certain conditions.
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- The appellate court may set aside or modify an ex parte
decree if it is satisfied that the defendant was not duly served
with notice.
2. **Rate of Interest:**
- The court has discretion in determining the rate of interest,
and it may vary based on the circumstances of the case.
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3. **Prejudgment and Postjudgment Interest:**
- The court may award both pre-judgment and post-
judgment interest. Pre-judgment interest is calculated on the
principal amount from the date of filing the suit until the date of
the decree. Post-judgment interest is calculated from the date
of the decree until the date of payment.
1. **Definition of Costs:**
- Costs in legal terms refer to the expenses incurred during the
course of legal proceedings. This includes court fees, charges
for summoning witnesses, charges for preparing documents,
and other related expenses.
3. **Factors Considered:**
- The court considers various factors when awarding costs,
including the conduct of the parties, the nature of the case,
and any unnecessary expenses incurred during the legal
proceedings.
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- The court may award costs for particular occasions, such as
costs for adjournments sought without sufficient cause or costs
for non-compliance with court orders.
6. **Guidance on Costs:**
- Order XX Rule 20 of the CPC provides guidance on the
amount of costs that may be awarded in different types of
suits.
### Enforcement:
1. **Enforcement of Interest:**
- The party entitled to interest may enforce the interest by
executing the decree. The court will calculate the total amount
of interest due at the time of execution.
2. **Enforcement of Costs:**
- The costs awarded by the court are generally included in
the decree. The party entitled to costs may enforce them
through the execution process.
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response to a lawsuit. Both counterclaim and set-off serve to
streamline legal proceedings by addressing multiple claims in a
single action. Here's an overview of these concepts:
1. **Definition:**
- A counterclaim is a claim made by a defendant against the
plaintiff in the same suit. It arises out of the same transaction or
occurrence that is the subject matter of the plaintiff's claim.
3. **Nature of Counterclaim:**
- A counterclaim is treated as a cross-action within the same
suit. The court can adjudicate both the plaintiff's claim and the
defendant's counterclaim in a single proceeding.
5. **Effect on Jurisdiction:**
- The court retains jurisdiction over both the plaintiff's claim
and the defendant's counterclaim, ensuring comprehensive
resolution.
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1. **Definition:**
- Set-off is a legal right that allows a defendant to have a
certain amount or claim adjusted against the plaintiff's claim.
5. **Effect on Judgment:**
- If the court allows set-off, it may adjust the amount due from
one party against the amount due to that party, resulting in a
judgment for the net balance.
### Distinction:
1. **Nature:**
- A counterclaim is an independent claim made by the
defendant against the plaintiff, while set-off involves adjusting
mutual debts or claims.
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2. **Initiation:**
- A counterclaim is initiated by the defendant against the
plaintiff, whereas set-off is a right pleaded by the defendant
against the plaintiff's claim.
3. **Independence:**
- A counterclaim is treated as an independent cause of
action, while set-off is a procedural right to adjust claims.
1. **Recovery of Money:**
- Suits for recovery of money, which include cases where one
party seeks to recover a debt or loan from another.
3. **Injunctions:**
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- Suits for injunctions, where a party seeks to restrain another
from engaging in certain actions that may cause harm or
violate rights.
4. **Declaratory Suits:**
- Declaratory suits involve seeking a declaration from the
court on a legal right or status without necessarily seeking any
specific remedy.
5. **Partition Suits:**
- Partition suits involve the division of jointly-owned property
among co-owners.
7. **Mortgage Suits:**
- Suits related to mortgages, where parties may seek
enforcement or redemption of a mortgage.
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- Suits for specific relief, which includes various remedies such
as rectification of instruments, cancellation of instruments, and
specific performance.
11. **Torts:**
- Civil suits for tortious claims, including actions for damages
arising from negligence, defamation, nuisance, etc.
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These are just a few examples, and civil suits under the CPC
cover a wide array of legal issues. The specific nature of the suit
depends on the facts and circumstances of each case, and
the relief sought by the plaintiff determines the type of civil suit
initiated.
1. **Formal Direction:**
- An order is a formal document issued by the court, and it
typically contains specific directions or decisions regarding the
legal proceedings.
2. **Intermediate Decisions:**
- Orders are intermediate decisions made by the court during
the various stages of a case. They may address procedural
matters, applications, or specific issues that arise.
3. **Binding Nature:**
- Orders are binding on the parties involved in the case and
form part of the court's record.
4. **Issued in Writing:**
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- Orders are issued in writing and are signed by the judicial
officer or the authorized person of the court.
5. **Regulatory Function:**
- Orders serve a regulatory function, ensuring that the legal
process follows prescribed procedures and that the rights of the
parties are protected.
6. **Varied Nature:**
- Orders can cover a wide range of matters, including
issuance of summons, framing of issues, granting or rejecting
interim relief, and other procedural aspects.
1. **Interlocutory Orders:**
- These are orders issued during the pendency of the case
and do not finally determine the rights of the parties. For
example, orders related to temporary injunctions or discovery
of documents.
2. **Final Orders:**
- These are orders that conclusively determine the rights of the
parties on specific issues or the case as a whole. A judgment is
a type of final order.
3. **Miscellaneous Orders:**
- Various other orders may address procedural matters,
applications, or specific requests made by the parties during
the course of the proceedings.
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1. **Compliance:**
- Parties are expected to comply with the directions or
decisions outlined in the orders.
2. **Contempt Proceedings:**
- Non-compliance with court orders may lead to contempt
proceedings.
3. **Execution:**
- In the case of monetary awards or specific performance,
orders may be enforced through execution proceedings.
4. **Appeal:**
- In certain cases, parties may have the right to appeal
against orders to a higher court.
In summary, orders in the CPC are essential tools for the court to
manage and regulate legal proceedings effectively. They
provide specific directions, resolve procedural issues, and
contribute to the overall fair and efficient administration of
justice.
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1. **Final Determination:**
- A decree is the final determination of the court in a civil suit.
It conclusively settles the rights and obligations of the parties in
relation to the subject matter of the suit.
2. **Types of Decrees:**
- The CPC recognizes various types of decrees, including:
- **Money Decree:** Directs the payment of a specified
amount of money.
- **Declaratory Decree:** Declares the rights or status of the
parties without ordering specific remedies.
- **Injunction:** Directs or prohibits a specific act.
- **Specific Performance:** Orders the performance of a
contractual obligation.
- **Possession Decree:** Directs the delivery of possession of
property.
- **Mandatory Injunction:** Orders the performance of a
positive act.
3. **Operative Part:**
- The operative part of a judgment that grants the relief
sought by the successful party is termed a decree. It is the part
of the judgment that is enforced.
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- Once a decree is obtained, the decree holder has the right
to execute it, i.e., enforce the judgment by recovering the
awarded amount or obtaining possession of property.
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rights and liabilities of the parties involved in a civil suit. Here are
key points about judgments under the CPC:
1. **Final Decision:**
- A judgment is the final decision of the court in a civil suit,
conclusively settling the dispute between the parties.
2. **Reasoned Decision:**
- A judgment typically includes a reasoned analysis of the
evidence, legal arguments, and applicable law that led to the
court's decision.
3. **Operative Part:**
- The operative part of a judgment contains the orders or
directions issued by the court, and it is often referred to as the
"decree" when it grants specific reliefs.
4. **Types of Judgments:**
- Judgments may be of various types, including:
- **Conclusive Judgments:** Those that determine the entire
controversy.
- **Interlocutory Judgments:** Those that decide a specific
issue during the course of the suit but do not conclude the
entire case.
- **Final Judgments:** Those that conclusively decide the
entire case.
5. **Decree in Judgment:**
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- If the judgment includes specific directions for relief, it is
often referred to as a decree. For example, a money decree,
declaratory decree, or injunction.
1. **Statement of Facts:**
- A summary of the facts of the case as found by the court.
3. **Legal Reasoning:**
- A detailed analysis of the legal arguments presented by the
parties, along with the court's interpretation of relevant laws
and precedents.
4. **Findings of Fact:**
- Conclusions drawn by the court based on the evidence
presented during the trial.
5. **Operative Part:**
- The part of the judgment that contains the court's orders or
directions, constituting the decree.
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- The rationale behind the court's decision, explaining why it
ruled in a particular way.
7. **Date of Judgment:**
- The date on which the judgment is pronounced or
delivered.
1. **Binding on Parties:**
- The judgment is binding on the parties involved in the suit.
2. **Enforceable:**
- The orders or directions in the judgment are enforceable
through the execution process.
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narrowing down the issues in dispute. There are various modes
of admission under the CPC:
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- **Example:** A witness admitting a fact under cross-
examination.
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- **Example:** One co-defendant admitting to a certain fact
that is binding on all co-defendants.
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