IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

UNIT 1

1. Explain different kinds of Jurisdiction of Civil Courts? ****

2. Explain suit of Civil nature with illustrations. **

3. Discuss the provisions of CPC in respect of place of suing? ***

4. ‘Every suit shall be instituted in the court of lowest grade competent

to try it’. Comment. *

5. Briefly explain the inherent powers of court. *

6. State the rules regarding ‘Transfer of Suits’. **

7. Briefly describe various stages of a suit. **

8. Explain the provisions of CPC in respect of Transfer of Suits. *

9. Explain the Doctrine of Res Subjudice. *

10. Explain scope and object of Res-Subjudice. *

11. Discuss the provisions of the Civil Procedure Code relating to ‘Res
Subjudice’. *

12. What is Res Judicata? Explain the conditions to constitute of Res

Judicata? *

13. Explain the doctrine of Res Judicata. State its objects and principles.
*

14. Define Foreign Judgement. When shall it be conclusive and state the
presumption relating to Foreign Judgement. *
SHORT NOTES

1. Doctrine of Res Subjudice**

2. Foreign Judgement***
3. Res Judicata*
4. Bar on Jurisdiction*
5. Territorial Jurisdiction*
6. Place of Suing*
7. Inherent power of court*
8. Kinds of Jurisdiction*
9. Transfer of Cases*
10. Substantive and Procedural Law *
11. Pecuniary Jurisdiction *
UNIT 2

1. Explain the essential ingredients of Summons. What are the different

modes of service of Summons to defendant?****

2. Who may be joined as plaintiff and defendant? What are the efforts of
misjoinder and non joinder of parties?**

3. Explain the provisions of CPC relating to the parties to the suit, their
joinder, misjoinder and non joinder.*

4. Elucidate the essential contents of a Written Statement.**

5. What is a written statement? When can set off and counter claim be
pleaded?*

6. What are Costs? Explain the different types of costs awarded in Civil
Cases.*

7. Briefly explain the different parts of a plaint.***

8. Explain the general rules & other rules of Pleadings.**

9. Describe the provisions relating to Institution of Suit.*

10. What are the rules regarding institution of suits? Explain*

11. ‘Every suit shall include the whole claim in respect of the cause of
action’. Comment with illustration.*

12. Explain the fundamental rules of pleadings. When the amendment of

pleadings is permissible?*

SHORT NOTES
1. Joinder of Parties**
2. Rejection of plaint*
3. Set off****
4. Set off and Counter claim*
5. Summons*
6. Distinguish between Misjoinder and non joinder*
7. Note on Verification of Pleadings*
8. Dialatory Pleas*
9. Written Statement*
UNIT 3

1. What is attachment? Explain the properties which are not liable for
attachment and sale in execution of a decree?***

2. Explain the various modes of execution of decree?**

3. What is meant by issues? How issues are framed? State the powers of
the court to amend or strike out issues?**

4. Explain the procedure of attachment and sale of immovable property

for execution of a decree.*

5. What is meant by executing court? What are its powers?**

6. Whether death of a part to a suit abate the legal proceedings? Explain

applying rules under Order 22 of CPC 1908.*

7. What is exparte decree? Explain the grounds for setting aside the
exparte decree.*

8. Define the terms Judgement and Decree. State the difference between
Judgement and Decree.*

9. Explain briefly the general principles of Execution of Decree.*

10. Explain the provisions relating to the discovery, inspection and

production of documents.*

11. Explain the kinds of issues and State the provisions of CPC relating to
the framing of issue.*

12. What are the different modes of executing a decree in a Money Suit?*

13. Explain the consequences of appearance and non appearance of

parties in a suit. ***

14. Who can apply for setting aside the sale in execution of a decree?
When can sale be set aside?*
SHORT NOTES
1. Decree*
2. Admissions**
3. Kinds of Issues**
4. Affidavit *
5. Distinguish : Judgement and Decree*
6. Note on ‘Proclamation of Sale’*
7. Garnishee Order*
8. Adjournment***
UNIT 4

1. Explain the purposes for which commission can be appointed. What

are the powers of Commission?*

2. What is appeal? Explain various types of Appeals provided under

CPC***

3. Discuss about reference under CPC*

4. State the procedure for instituting a suit by an Indigent Person*

5. Under what circumstances a reference can be made to High Court.*

6. Discuss the provisions of CPC, 1908 in respect of Appeals against

Decrees*

7. What is special procedure for institution of suits by or against

governments and public servants in their official capacity?**

8. Explain the provisions of CPC for granting Temporary Injunctions.*

9. What is the special procedure to be followed in a suit by or against

Partnership Firms?*

10. What is Commission? What are the different purposes for which a
commission may be appointed?**

11. What are Temporary Injunction? Explain the grounds and principles
for granting temporary injunction.*

12. What is Inter pleader Suit? Explain the conditions and procedure
relating to an Inter pleader Suit.**

13. What is review? What are the conditions for exercise of Revisional
Jurisdiction?*

14. Explain the factors to be considered by the court before granting of

Temporary Injunction.*

15. Explain Revision. What are the conditions for exercise of Revisional
Jurisdiction?*
16. What is the procedure for institution of suits by or against partnership
firms constituted under the Partnership Act?*

17. Discuss about ‘Arrest Before Judgement’ *

18. What is Revision? How does it differ from an Appeal?*

19. What is Inter pleader Suit? State the conditions that must be satisfied
for filing Inter pleader Suit and who cannot file this Inter Pleader?*

20. Explain the term Reference. State the circumstances on which

Reference can be made and how does it differ from Review.*

21. What is Injunction? State the grounds and procedure for issuing an
order of Temporary Injunction.**

22. State the purpose for which receiver can be appointed. What are the
powers and function of Receiver and when they can be removed?*

23. What are the powers and duties of Receiver? Explain*

24. Discuss the principles Governing the grant of Temporary Injunction.*

25. When can court appoint a receiver? State the powers and duties of a
receiver?*

SHORT NOTES

1. Caveat Petition****
2. Note on Issue Commission*
3. Distinguish: Reference and Review*
4. Temporary Injunction**
5. Revision*
6. Inter pleader Suit**
7. Arrest before Judgement *
8. Commission*
9. Appeals*
10. Arrest*
UNIT 5

1. What is legal disability? Discuss the provisions in the Limitation Act

affording protection under such disability.***

2. Limitation bars remedy, but does not extinguish the right. Explain.***

3. Once the time has began to run, no subsequent disability or inability

stops it. Discuss.****

4. Explain the circumstances in which the delay will be condoned under

the limitation act.*

5. Discuss acknowledgement of debt under the Limitation Act.*

6. Discuss the provisions of Limitation Act relating to the exclusion of

time in legal proceedings.*

7. What is an acknowledgement of debt? What is its effect on limitation?*

8. Discuss the provisions of Limitation Act governing the condonation of

delay.**

9. State the general rule for calculation of Period of Limitation for filing
suit.*

10. Discuss the effects of fraud or mistake on the period Limitation.*

11. Salient Features of Limitation Act.*

12. State the period of Limitation and when does the time begin to run in
the following:*
A. A suit for arrears of rent.
B. Suit by Mortgage for foreclosure
C. Application for Execution of Decree.

SHORT NOTES
1. Effect of Fraud and Mistake on Limitation*
2. Effect of Fraud on Period of Limitation*
3. Adverse Possession*
4. Disability in Limitation*
5. Codonation of Delay*
6. Objects of Law of Limitation*