Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · Part I — Suits in General
Place of Suing
Sections 15–25 · Tap any node to read it in detail.
15Court in which suits to be institutedFile in the lowest court competent to try it
16Suits to be instituted where subject-matter situateImmovable property — sue where it lies
17Suits for immovable property situate within jurisdiction of different CourtsOne suit in any court where a part lies
18Place of institution of suit where local limits of jurisdiction of Courts are uncertainWhere the boundary between courts is unclear
19Suits for compensation for wrongs to person or movablesSue where the wrong was done OR defendant resides
20Other suits to be instituted where defendants reside or cause of action arisesThe residual general rule for all other suits
21Objections to jurisdictionMust be raised early, or they are waived
21ABar on suit to set aside decree on objection as to place of suingNo fresh suit to set aside a decree on this ground
22Power to transfer suits which may be instituted in more than one CourtDefendant may apply to move the suit
23To what Court application liesWhich court hears the transfer request
24General power of transfer and withdrawalHigh Court / District Court may transfer & withdraw
25Power of Supreme Court to transfer suits, etc.Transfer any suit from one State to another
Where to sue · Objections · Transfer