Important Topics in CPC

Foundational Concepts

1. Jurisdiction of Civil Courts (Sec. 9–21)
2. Res Sub Judice (Sec. 10)
3. Res Judicata (Sec. 11)
4. Place of Suing (Sec. 15–20)

Institution & Proceedings

5. Institution of Suit (Order 4 & 7 – Plaint)
6. Written Statement & Set-off (Order 8)
7. Framing of Issues (Order 14)
8. Summons & Service (Order 5, 16)
9. Discovery, Inspection & Interrogatories (Order 11)

Interim Measures

10. Temporary Injunctions (Order 39)
11. Appointment of Receiver (Order 40)
12. Arrest & Attachment before Judgment (Order 38)

Judgment & Decree

13. Judgment & Decree (Order 20)
14. Ex-Parte Decree & Remedies (Order 9 Rule 13)
15. Restitution (Sec. 144)

Execution & Remedies

16. Execution of Decrees (Order 21)
17. Appeals (Sec. 96–112, Orders 41–45)
18. Review (Sec. 114, Order 47)
19. Revision (Sec. 115)

Special Suits

20. Representative Suits (Order 1 Rule 8)
21. Interpleader Suit (Sec. 88, Order 35)
22. Suits by Indigent Persons (Pauper Suits) (Order 33)

ADR & Modern Trends

23. Alternative Dispute Resolution (Sec. 89 CPC)
24. Case Management & Speedy Trial Provisions (Amendments)