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Section 10 of CPC : Section 10: Stay of suit.

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

PART I: SUITS IN GENERAL

JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS AND Res Judicata

Section 10: Stay of suit.

Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Ravi files a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court against Shyam, claiming ownership of a piece of land. While this case is still pending, Shyam files a similar lawsuit in the Mumbai High Court against Ravi, claiming the same piece of land. According to Section 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, the Mumbai High Court will stay the pr