How to study Civil Procedure Code?

During the preliminary stage, to prepare CPC, aspirants need to study from Bare Acts and highlight keywords in each section. Also, take a look at the previous years' question papers and understand the type and language of the questions.

What type of Law is CPC?

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is a procedural law related to the administration of civil proceedings in India. An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of the Courts of Civil Judicature.

How long CPC Course is valid?

Your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence ( CPC ) qualification lasts for 5 years. To keep your Driver CPC you need to do 35 hours of training before your 5-year deadline. The deadline to do your training is shown on your card.

Is the CPC test hard?

Since, CPC exam has two attempts and the passing marks is just 70%, most of us think it is easy to achieve it. But, one should not forget, if you don't study, even an easy question becomes difficult to answer. Whenever you get some tips for clearing CPC exam, learn something from it.

How many Civil Procedure Codes are there?

The Code is divided into two parts: the first part contains 158 sections and the second part contains the First Schedule, which has 51 Orders and Rules.

The Code of Civil Procedure [CPC] aims to define, amend, and consolidate the laws related to the practices and procedures followed in the country's Civil Courts. The Code is there to facilitate justice by enforcing the rights and liabilities.

Civil Procedure Code Course Certification- Henry Harvin®

Module 1: Introduction to code of civil procedure
To get a brief about Introduction to code of civil procedure
- Civil Procedure Code Introduction
- Doctrine of Res subjudice and Res judicata (Sec. 10, 11 and 12)
- Definition-Suits: Jurisdiction of the civil courts- Kinds of jurisdiction
- Jurisdiction of Civil Courts, Res Sub Judice, Res Judicata
- History of the code, extent and its application
- Distinction between procedural law and substantive law
- Foreign Judgement (Sec.13, 14)
- Place of Suits (Ss. 15 to 20)
- Transfer of Cases (Ss. 22 to 25)
- Quiz Module 1
Module 2: Terms and Definition
To understand terms and definition in code of civil procedure
- Decree, Judgement, Order, Foreign Judgement, Mesne Profits, Affidavits, Suits, Plaint, Written Statement, Suits of Civil Nature
- Concept of Limitation in Civil Suits.
- Imporant Concepts: Res Sub-Judice, Restitution, Caveat, Inherent powers of courts, Reference, Review and Revision.
- Quiz Module 2
Module 3: Appeals, Reference, Review, Revision
To understand Appeals, Reference, Review, Revision in code of civil procedure
- First Appeals, Second Appeals, Appeals from Orders, Appeals to Supreme Court
- Reference
- Review
- Revision
- Quiz Module 3
Module 4: Suits and Summons
To understand different suits and summons
- Institution of suits and summons: (Sec. 26, Sec. 27, 28, 31 and O.5)
- Parties to the suit (O. 1): Joinder, misjoinder and non-joinder of parties-Misjoinder of causes of action- Multifarious
- Pleading: Fundamental rules of pleadings- Plaint and Written Statement- Return and rejection of plaint-Defences-Set off-Counter claim
- Interest and Costs (Sec. 34, 35, 35A, B)
- Quiz Module 4
Module 5: Interim Orders
To understand Interim orders
- Appearance and examination of parties (O.9, O.18)
- Discovery, inspection and production of documents (O.11 & O.13)
- First hearing and framing of issues (O.10 and O.14)
- Admission and affidavit (O.12 and O.19)
- Adjournment (O.17)
- Death, marriage-Insolvency of the parties (O.22)
- Withdrawal and compromise of suits (O.23)
- Judgment and Decree (O.20)
- Execution (Sec.30 to 74, O.21): General principal of execution- Power of executing court-
- Transfer of decrees for execution- Mode of execution- a) Arrest and detention, b) Attachment, c) Sale.
- Quiz Module 5
Module 6: Initial Steps for Institution of Civil Proceedings
To understand Initial Steps for Institution of Civil Proceedings
- Jurisdiction and place of suing
- Institution of suit
- Cause of action
- Summons
- Amendment of pleadings
- Appearance and Non appearance of parties
- Ex-parte Proceedings
- First hearing: Meaning, objective, Framing of issues, omission to frame issues, disposal of suit in the first hearing
- Trial: Summoning and attendance of witness, summons to produce document, adjournment, hearing of suit
- Quiz Module 6
Module 7: Suits in particular cases;
To understand Suits in particular cases;
- Suits by or against Governments (Sec. 79 to 82, O.27);
- Suits by aliens and by or against foreign rulers, ambassadors (Sec. 85 to 87);
- Suits relating to public matters (Sec. 91 to 93);
- Suits by or against firms (O.30);
- Suits by or against minors and unsound persons (O.32);
- Suits by indigent persons (O.33);
- Interpleader suits (Sec. 88, O.35);
- Interim Orders;
- Commissions (Sec.75, O.26);
- Arrest before judgement and attachments before judgement (O.38);
- Appointment of receivers (O.40);
- Caveat (Sec. 148.A)
- Inherent powers of the court (Ss. 148, 149, 151).
- Quiz Module 7
Module 8: Execution of Decree
To understand execution of decree
- Arrest before judgement- 0-38
- Attachment before Judgement
- Temporary Injunction
- Interlocutory orders
- Receiver
- Security of costs
- Appeal
- Execution of Decree
- Quiz Module 8
Module 9: Limitation Act 1963
To understand Limitation Act, 1963
- Salient features and object of Limitation Act 1963
- Condonation of delay
- Legal disability
- Acknowledgement
- Quiz Module 9