Purpose of Code of Civil Procedure (1908)
Procedural law ensures the implementation of substantive law, guaranteeing justice by enforcing rights and obligations. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, regulates practices and procedures in Civil Courts, offering a systematic collection of statutes to prevent inconsistencies. The primary goal of this civil procedure code is to codify and reform the laws governing practices and procedures in Indian civil courts.
The code’s preamble declares its enactment to codify and revise the laws guiding civil court procedures in India. The Civil Procedure Code oversees all proceedings and the involved parties in civil courts until the execution of the decree or order.
Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)
The Code of Civil Procedure 1908 is a law that brings together and changes the rules of civil courts. The Ministry of Law and Justice in the government of India oversees this code. It was made into law on March 21, 1908, when the Imperial Legislative Council canceled the Civil Procedure Code of 1882.
In this article, we will look into the reasons for having this code, how it is set up, its different parts, and any changes made to it over time.
Code of Civil Procedure