Syllabus:(1) The code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act No. V of 1908)

Syllabus

Group A

Examination for enrolment as Advocate

(1)    The code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act No. V of 1908)

·         Definition

·         Scope and application of the Code of Civil Procedure

·         Meaning of suits of civil nature

·         Jurisdiction of civil courts

·         Res judicata and res sub judice

·         Place of suing

·         Institution of suits and proceedings

·         Parties to suits

·         Pleadings and amendment of pleadings

·         Plaint

·         Written statement and set off

·         Summons

·         Discovery and inspection

·         Appearance and Non-appearance of parties

·         Examination of parties

·         Admissions, production, impounding and return of documents

·         Settlement of issues and disposal of suits

·         Adjournments

·         Hearing of the suit and examination of witnesses

·         Affidavits

·         Interim orders: Arrest and attachment before judgment, appointment of receiver, temporary injunctions, commission, security for costs

·         Alternative dispute resolution: Mediation, Arbitration and Mediation in appeal

·         Transfer of suits

·         Suits in particular Cases: Suits by and against government or public officers, suits by and against aliens and foreign rulers, suits by or against corporations, suits by or against trustees, executors and administrators, suits by or against minors and lunatics, suits relating to public nuisance, suits relating to public charities.

·         Various kinds of suits: Representative suit, Inter-pleader suit, pauper suit, Money Suit, Title Suit etc.

·         Withdrawal and compromise of suits: Mediation and arbitration

·         Death, marriage and insolvency of parties

·         Suit involving interpretation of the Constitution

·         Judgment and decree

·         Execution of decree

·         Appeal

·         Review

·         Revision

·         Reference

·         Restitution

·         Inherent power of the Court