Return and Rejection of Plaint

This book provides a focused and practical analysis of the law relating to return and rejection of plaint under Order VII of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908. It explains the statutory scheme, judicial interpretation, and procedural consequences of defective pleadings, jurisdictional errors, and non-compliance with mandatory requirements. The text clarifies the distinction between return and rejection of plaint and examines their impact on civil litigation and trial proceedings.

Key Features

• Detailed interpretation of Order VII of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908
• Clear distinction between return of plaint and rejection of plaint
• Analysis of jurisdictional defects and valuation issues
• Discussion on limitation, cause of action, and statutory bars
• Guidance based on judicial precedents and procedural practice
• Practical insights for drafting and scrutinising plaints

This book is particularly useful for civil court advocates, judicial officers dealing with preliminary objections in suits, law students studying civil procedure, academicians teaching procedural law, and litigators seeking clarity on handling objections relating to plaints at the threshold stage of civil proceedings.