Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · Part I — Suits in General
Institution of Suits
How every civil suit legally begins
Section 26 read with Order IV · Tap a node to explore.
§ 26
INSTITUTION OF SUITS
r/w Order IV
26(1)Presentation of a plaint…or in such other manner as may be prescribed
26(2)Facts proved by affidavitEvery plaint must be backed on oath
r.1Plaint presented in duplicateMust comply with Orders VI & VII
r.2Entered in Register of SuitsSuit gets its number — now instituted
r.1Particulars a plaint must containCourt, parties, cause of action, relief, value
r.10Return of plaintFiled in the wrong court
r.11Rejection of plaintNo cause of action, undervalued, barred
r.14Pleading to be signedBy the party and the pleader
r.15Verification of pleadingsStating what is true to knowledge / belief
r.15AAffidavit in supportThe affidavit §26(2) requires
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