Civil Manual

Snow White’s Civil Manual (2026 Edition) is an official and comprehensive compilation issued by the High Court of Judicature, Appellate Side, Bombay, for the guidance of civil courts and officers subordinate to it. This manual consolidates civil procedure–related statutes, High Court rules, notifications, circulars, and administrative directions that govern civil judicial functioning in Maharashtra. Updated with amendments and new rules up to 2025, the book serves as a dependable reference for understanding court processes, service of summons, digitised records, electronic filings, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms within the civil justice system.

Key Features

• Official civil manual issued under the authority of the High Court of Judicature, Appellate Side, Bombay
• Includes High Court Bombay Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts, 2022 (as amended up to 28-11-2025)
• Covers Preservation and Destruction of Digitised Records Rules, 2025
• Incorporates Rules for Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings (w.e.f. 1-7-2025)
• Includes Bombay High Court Service of Processes (Civil Proceedings) Rules, 2017 (amended up to 28-8-2025)
• Contains Maharashtra Civil Courts Rules, 2010 and Evening Courts Rules, 2009
• Covers Maharashtra Judicial Service (Seniority) Rules, 2007 (as amended up to 27-3-2025)
• Includes provisions relating to e-filing and maintenance and welfare of parents and senior citizens
• Incorporates The Mediation Act, 2023
• Published by Snow White, a trusted name in legal publishing

This manual is indispensable for judges of civil courts, judicial officers, advocates, court registrars, clerks, and administrative staff working within the civil justice system of Maharashtra. It is equally valuable for judicial service aspirants, law students, academicians, mediators, and legal researchers who require a clear and authoritative understanding of civil court procedures, High Court rules, and alternative dispute resolution frameworks.