Section 9 of CPC : Section 9: Courts to try all civil suits unless barred.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Property Dispute

Mr. Sharma and Mr. Verma are neighbors in a small town in India. Mr. Sharma claims that a portion of Mr. Verma's garden actually belongs to him according to the property documents. Mr. Verma disagrees and refuses to give up the land. Mr. Sharma decides to file a lawsuit to resolve the dispute.

Application of Section 9: Mr. Sharma can file a civil suit in the appropriate civil court because this is a dispute over the right to property, which is a matter of a civil nature. The court has the jurisdiction to try this suit unless there is a specific law that bars the court from hearing this type of case.

Example 2:

Scenario: Dispute Over Religious Office

Ms. Gupta is a member of a temple committee and believes she has the right to be the head priestess based on her family's long-standing tradition. However, another member, Ms. Rao, contests this claim, arguing that the position should be elected by the committee members. Ms. Gupta decides to take the matter to court.

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