The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I: SUITS IN GENERAL
PLACE OF SUING
Section 16: Suits to be instituted where subject-matter situate.
Bare Act
Subject to the pecuniary or other limitations prescribed by any law, suits -
- (a) for the recovery of immovable property with or without rent or profits,
Simplified Act
Subject to any money limits or other restrictions set by law, lawsuits -
- (a) to get back real estate (land or buildings) with or without re… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
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 cour… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
