Civil Procedure Code, 1908
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| Civil Procedure Code, 1908 | |
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| An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of the Courts of Civil Judicature.
WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of the Courts of Civil Judicature |
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| Citation | Act No. 5 of 1908 |
| Enacted by | Imperial Legislative Council (India) |
| Date enacted | 1 January 1909 |
| Date commenced | 1 January 1909 |
| Repealing legislation | |
| Civil Procedure Code, 1882 | |
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is a Procedural Law related to administration of Indian civil procedure.
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History
To give uniformity to Civil Procedure, Legislative Council of India, enacted Code of Civil Procedure, 1858, which received the assent of Governor-General on 23 March 1859. The Code however, not applicable to Supreme Court in the Presidency Towns and to the Presidency Small Cause Courts. But it did not meet the challenges and was replaced by Code of Civil Procedure Code, 1877. But still it did not fulfil the requirements of time and large amendments were introduced. In 1882, the Code of Civil Procedure, 1882 was introduced. With passing of time it is felt that the Code needs some flexibility to breathe the air of speed and effectiveness. To meet these problems Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 was enacted. Though it has been amended number of time it stood the test of time. [1]
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