Section 16 of CPC : Section 16: Suits to be instituted where subject-matter situate.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Recovery of Immovable Property

Ravi owns a piece of land in Pune, Maharashtra. However, another person, Suresh, has unlawfully occupied this land and refuses to vacate it. Ravi wants to file a suit to recover his property.

Application of Section 16: Ravi must file the suit in the court that has jurisdiction over the area where the land is located, which in this case would be a court in Pune, Maharashtra.

Example 2:

Scenario: Partition of Immovable Property

Three siblings, Anil, Sunil, and Meena, jointly own a house in Jaipur, Rajasthan. They have decided to partition the property among themselves but cannot agree on the terms. Anil decides to file a suit for partition.

Application of Section 16: Anil must file the suit in the court that has jurisdiction over the area where the house is located, which would be a court in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Example 3:

Scenario: Foreclosure of Mortgage

Priya has given a loan to Rajesh, and Rajesh has mortgaged his property in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, as security. Rajesh has defaulted on the loan, and Priya wants t...

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