Rule 2 of CPC : Rule 2: Pleading to state material facts and not evidence.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A tenant files a lawsuit against the landlord for wrongful eviction.

Tenant's Pleading:

1. The tenant, Mr. Rajesh Kumar, entered into a rental agreement with the landlord, Mr. Suresh Gupta, on 1st January 2022.
2. The rental agreement was for a period of 11 months, ending on 30th November 2022.
3. The tenant paid a monthly rent of ₹15,000 (Rupees Fifteen Thousand) as per the agreement.
4. On 15th August 2022, the landlord forcibly evicted the tenant without any prior notice or legal grounds.
5. The tenant seeks compensation for wrongful eviction and damages amounting to ₹2,00,000 (Rupees Two Lakhs).

Explanation: The tenant's pleading contains only the material facts (rental agreement, eviction date, and compensation sought) and not the evidence (such as the rental agreement document or witness statements).

Example 2:

Scenario: A company files a lawsuit against a supplier for breach of contract.

Company's Pleading:

1. The plaintiff, XYZ Pvt. Ltd., entered into a supply contrac...

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