Order 9[i] of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) deals with the appearance of parties and the consequences of non-appearance on the first hearing. Order 17, Rule 2[ii], lays down that the non-appearance of a party on an adjourned hearing may lead to similar consequences. An ex-parte decree is a decree passed in the absence…

Introduction As is well known, Section 80 Civil Procedure Code[i], lays down that no suit shall be instituted against the Government or against a public officer in respect of any act purporting to be done by such public officer in his official capacity, without the expiration of two months next after notice in writing. The…

This is the second part of Bi-partite article series. In the previous part I discussed about appointment of Advocate commissioner under Order 26 R 10A, the functions usually carried out by the commission, disputes as to handwriting and verification process of such documents. The last heading dealt with in previous part was appointment of advocate…

This is the first part of Bi-partite article series. Introduction Appointment of commission is a daily thing in the civil courts, the most usual being appointment for local inspection, to get a report of the disputed spot. Out of the purposes for which commissioner can be appointed the most technical and tricky in terms of…

It is well known in civil cases that plaintiff is the master of the suit and he has to win the case on his own legs. It follows that since plaintiff comes up with a claim before the court, he owes the burden to prove the material particulars in his favour to get a decree…