PROCEDURE TO FILE CIVIL SUIT-DECODED-BY CS ROHIT KUMAR
Introduction There is a detailed procedure laid down, for filing a civil case. If the procedure is not followed, then the registry has a right to dismiss the suit. 1. Filing Of Suit/Plaint 2. How proceedings are conducted 3. Written statement 4. Replication by Plaintiff 5. Filing of other documents 6. Framing of issues 7. Final Hearing 8. Appeal, reference, review. Filing of Suit/Plaint 1. In layman's language plaint is the written complaint/allegation. 2. O ne who files it is known as "Plaintiff" and against whom it is filed is known as "Defendant" 3. The plaint has to be filed within the time limit prescribed in the Limitation Act and should be typed copy, in double line space. 4. Name of the Court, Nature of Complaint, Names and Addresses of parties to suit has to be clearly mentioned. 5. Plaint should also contain verification from plaintiff, stating that, contents of the plaint are true and correct. How