18 Steps

Of a Civil Suit in
India.

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 18 Steps
Of a Civil Suit in India.

Plaint Summons

01 02
Filing of a formal written complaint by Issuance of a court summons to notify
the plaintiff. the defendant.

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Appearance of Ex-parte
parties Decree
03 Both plaintiff and defendant formally
appear before the court, indicating
their readiness to engage in the
04 A judgment granted in favor of one
party when the other fails to appear or
respond, typically due to non-
legal process. compliance.
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Of a Civil Suit in India.

Interlocutory Written
Proceedings Statement
05 Temporary legal actions taken during
the course of the trial, addressing issues
06 The defendant responds to the
allegations in the plaint by submitting
that arise before the final judgment. a formal written statement presenting
their side of the case.

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Production of Examination
Documents of Parties
07 Both plaintiff and defendant submit
relevant documents to support their
claims, facilitating transparency in the
08 The court questions the parties
involved to gather additional information
and clarify points in dispute.
legal proceedings.
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Discovery and Admission

Inspection
09 The exchange and examination of
relevant documents and evidence
10 Parties may admit certain facts,
simplifying the issues at hand and
expediting the legal process.
between the opposing parties.

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Framing of Summoning
Issues of Witnesses
11 The court identifies and formulates
the specific points of dispute,
narrowing down the focus for the trial.
12 Witnesses relevant to the case are called
to testify, providing firsthand accounts or
expert opinions.
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Examination Argument
of Witness
13 The formal proceedings where evidence
is presented, witnesses are examined,
14 Legal representatives present their
arguments, interpreting the evidence
and supporting their client's position.
and the case is thoroughly reviewed.

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Judgment Preparation
of Decree
15 16
The court delivers its decision based on
the evidence, arguments, and legal
The formal expression of the court's
principles, determining the rights and
decision, outlining the specific actions or
obligations of the parties.
remedies to be taken.
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Appeal, Review, Execution of

Revision Decree
17 Options for parties dissatisfied with the
judgment to challenge or seek
18 The enforcement of the court's order,
ensuring that the decided actions or
reconsideration in higher courts. remedies are carried out.

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