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EBC’s Civil Procedure Code, 1908 – Edition 2026 is a meticulously updated legal reference that provides the complete text of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the principal legislation governing civil litigation and procedural law in India. Renowned for its accuracy and reliability, this publication is designed to assist legal professionals, students, and researchers in understanding and applying procedural rules governing civil suits, appeals, execution proceedings, and related judicial processes.

The book offers a structured presentation of the CPC along with relevant amendments, state-specific modifications where applicable, important procedural provisions, and references to leading judicial interpretations. It serves as an essential courtroom companion as well as an academic resource for mastering civil procedural law.

Comprehensive Coverage Includes

Preliminary and General Provisions

• Short Title, Extent and Commencement
• Definitions and Interpretation Clauses
• Jurisdiction of Civil Courts
• General Principles of Civil Procedure
• Procedural Framework for Civil Litigation

Institution of Suits

• Jurisdiction and Place of Suing
• Cause of Action
• Framing and Filing of Plaints
• Return and Rejection of Plaints
• Court Fees and Valuation
• Service of Summons and Notices

Pleadings and Parties

• Rules of Pleadings
• Written Statements and Defence
• Amendment of Pleadings
• Necessary and Proper Parties
• Joinder and Misjoinder of Parties
• Representative Suits

Interlocutory and Interim Proceedings

• Temporary Injunctions
• Interlocutory Orders
• Appointment of Receivers
• Arrest Before Judgment
• Attachment Before Judgment
• Security for Costs

Trial and Evidence Procedures

• Framing of Issues
• Discovery and Inspection
• Admission and Production of Documents
• Examination of Witnesses
• Recording of Evidence
• Hearing and Final Arguments

Judgments and Decrees

• Pronouncement of Judgment
• Contents of Judgments
• Preparation of Decrees
• Costs and Interest
• Review and Correction of Judgments

Execution Proceedings

• Execution of Decrees and Orders
• Attachment and Sale of Property
• Arrest and Detention in Execution
• Resistance and Obstruction Proceedings
• Satisfaction of Decrees
• Rights of Decree Holders and Judgment Debtors

Appeals, Reviews and Revisions

• First Appeals
• Second Appeals
• Appeals from Orders
• Review Jurisdiction
• Revision Powers of High Courts
• Reference Procedures

Special Proceedings

• Summary Suits
• Interpleader Suits
• Suits by or Against Government
• Public Interest and Representative Actions
• Indigent Persons Proceedings

Orders and Schedules

• Detailed Coverage of Orders I to LI
• Procedural Rules under Various Orders
• First Schedule to CPC
• Important Procedural Forms and Formats

Judicial Developments

• Landmark Supreme Court Judgments
• Significant High Court Decisions
• Interpretation of Procedural Provisions
• Recent Trends in Civil Litigation
• Evolving Procedural Jurisprudence

Benefits of the Book

• Complete and Updated Text of the CPC, 1908
• Reliable Reference for Civil Litigation Practice
• Incorporates Latest Amendments and Developments
• Useful for Courtroom Practice and Legal Research
• Helpful for Judicial Service Examination Preparation
• Easy-to-Reference Format
• Suitable for Academic and Professional Use
• Trusted EBC Publication

Who Should Read This Book?

• Advocates and Litigation Lawyers
• Judges and Judicial Officers
• Judicial Service Aspirants
• Law Students
• Legal Researchers
• Academicians
• Court Officials
• Corporate Legal Professionals
• Civil Law Practitioners

Key Features

• Complete Text of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908
• Updated Edition 2026
• Includes Relevant Amendments and Procedural Updates
• Essential Civil Litigation Reference
• User-Friendly Layout and Indexing
• Suitable for Courts, Chambers, and Libraries
• Useful for Practice, Study, and Research
• Published by Eastern Book Company (EBC)

This edition serves as an essential legal resource for understanding and applying the procedural framework governing civil disputes in India, making it a valuable addition to the library of every legal professional, student, and judicial aspirant.