Rule 14A of CPC : Rule 14A: Address for service of notice.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh files a civil suit against Suresh for breach of contract.

Application of Rule 14A:

1. Filing the Pleading: When Ramesh files his complaint (pleading) in the court, he must include a statement with his address in the prescribed form, signed as required.
2. Registered Address: Ramesh's address provided in the statement becomes his "registered address" for the case.
3. Service of Notice: The court sends all notices and documents related to the case to Ramesh's registered address.
4. Change of Address: If Ramesh moves to a new house, he must submit a duly filled form to the court with his new address and a verified petition.
5. Validity of Address: Ramesh's registered address remains valid for two years after the final judgment of the case.
6. Incomplete Address: If the court finds that Ramesh's address is incomplete or false, it may stay the suit until Ramesh provides a correct address.
7. Correction of Address: Ramesh can apply to the court to lift the stay order by providing his true address and explaining why he couldn't provide it earlier.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya is defending a civil suit filed by Anil for property dispute.

Application of Rule 14A:

1. Filing the Defence: When Priya files her defence, she must include a statement with her address in the prescribed form, signed as required.
2. Registered Address: Priya's address provided in the statement becomes her "registered address" for the case.
3. Service of Notice: The court sends all notices and documents related to the case to Priya's registered address.
4. Change of Address: If Priya changes her residence, she must submit a duly filled form to the court with her new address and a verified petition.
5. Validity of Address: Priya's registered address remains valid for two years after the final judgment of the case.
6. False Address: If the court finds that Priya's address is false or fictitious, it may strike out her defence, putting her in the same position as if she had not defended the case.
7. Correction of Address: Priya can apply to the court to reinstate her defence by providing her true address and explaining why she couldn't provide it earlier.
8. Court's Discretion: The court may direct the service of notice to any other address if it deems fit.

Example 3:

Scenario: A company, XYZ Pvt. Ltd., is involved in a civil litigation with another company, ABC Ltd.

Application of Rule 14A:

1. Filing the Pleading: XYZ Pvt. Ltd. files a complaint against ABC Ltd. and includes a statement with its registered office address in the prescribed form, signed by an authorized representative.
2. Registered Address: The registered office address of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. becomes the "registered address" for the case.
3. Service of Notice: The court sends all notices and documents related to the case to XYZ Pvt. Ltd.'s registered office address.
4. Change of Address: If XYZ Pvt. Ltd. changes its registered office, it must submit a duly filled form to the court with the new address and a verified petition.
5. Validity of Address: The registered office address remains valid for two years after the final judgment of the case.
6. Incomplete Address: If the court finds that XYZ Pvt. Ltd.'s address is incomplete or false, it may stay the suit until XYZ Pvt. Ltd. provides a correct address.
7. Correction of Address: XYZ Pvt. Ltd. can apply to the court to lift the stay order by providing the true address and explaining why it couldn't provide it earlier.
8. Court's Discretion: The court may direct the service of notice to any other address if it deems fit.