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Condonation of Delay in Filing an Appeal
An appeal filed after the limitation period is not automatically barred, but it cannot be admitted as a matter of right. Condonation of delay in filing an appeal requires the appel
How to File a First Appeal under Section 96 CPC
A first appeal under Section 96 of CPC is the principal appellate remedy in civil litigation. It allows the appellate court to reconsider both the facts and the law involved in the
Appeal vs Revision vs Review: The Differences
Three remedies are commonly available against an adverse civil decision: appeal, review, and revision. They are often confused, but each differs in the court that hears it, the gro
Limitation Period to File a Civil Appeal in India
An appeal filed even one day late may be barred unless the delay is properly explained and condoned. The limitation period for filing a civil appeal is governed by the Limitation A
Execution of a Decree: How to Enforce a Judgment
Winning a civil suit is not the same as receiving what the court has awarded. A decree establishes a legal entitlement, but it does not automatically deliver the money, possession,
Rejection of Plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC
Order 7 Rule 11 CPC allows a court to reject a plaint at the threshold, without a trial, where the plaint itself discloses a fatal defect. It is a powerful provision for a defendan
Partition Suit Procedure: Steps for Co-Owned Property
Property held by more than one person — whether inherited by siblings, purchased jointly, or held as ancestral property in a joint family — is generally co-owned property. Each
Specific Performance of a Contract: When Courts Grant It?
When a contract is breached, damages are ordinarily the primary remedy. However, specific performance of a contract may require the defaulting party to perform what it promised, su
Temporary Injunction: How to Obtain a Stay (Order 39 CPC)
A civil suit can take time to reach a final decision. During that period, a defendant may sell the disputed property, demolish a structure, dispose of goods, or take other steps th
How to File a Civil Suit in Gujarat: Step by Step
A civil suit in Gujarat is a legal remedy for enforcing private rights, including recovery of money, possession of property, declaration of title, specific performance of a contrac
