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Hamilton v. Kentucky Distilleries & Warehouse Co., 251 U.S. 146; 40 S. Ct. 106; 64 L. Ed. 194 (1919)

Hamilton v. Kentucky Distilleries & Warehouse Co., 251 U.S. 146; 40 S. Ct. 106; 64 L. Ed. 194 (1919) Facts—On November 11, 1918, the armistice with Germany was signed. Ten days later, Congress passed and the president approved the War-Time…

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March 27, 2023

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Selective Draft Law Cases (Arver v. United States), 245 U.S. 366; 38 S. Ct. 159; 62 L. Ed. 349 (1918)

Selective Draft Law Cases (Arver v. United States), 245 U.S. 366; 38 S. Ct. 159; 62 L. Ed. 349 (1918) Facts—On May 18, 1917, Congress provided that all male citizens between the ages of 21 and 30, with certain exceptions,…

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March 27, 2023

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Ex parte Milligan, 4 Wallace (71 U.S.) 2; 18 L. Ed. 281 (1866)

Ex parte Milligan, 4 Wallace (71 U.S.) 2; 18 L. Ed. 281 (1866) Facts—Milligan, who was not and had never been in the U.S. military, was tried, convicted, and sentenced to be hanged by a military commission established under presidential…

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March 27, 2023
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The Prize Cases, 2 Black (67 U.S.) 635; 17 L. Ed. 459 (1863)

The Prize Cases, 2 Black (67 U.S.) 635; 17 L. Ed. 459 (1863) Facts—By proclamations of April 15, April 19, and April 27, 1861, President Lincoln established a blockade of southern ports. These cases were brought to recover damages suffered…

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March 27, 2023
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Goldwater v. Carter, 444 U.S. 996; 100 S. Ct. 533; 62 L. Ed. 2d 428 (1979)

Goldwater v. Carter, 444 U.S. 996; 100 S. Ct. 533; 62 L. Ed. 2d 428 (1979) Facts—The U.S. Constitution requires Senate approval of treaties but is silent as to their termination. After the U.S. recognized the People’s Republic of China,…

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March 27, 2023

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Civil Judge (Direct Recruitment) Vacancy at Puducherry Judicial Service

Civil Judge (Direct Recruitment) Vacancy at Puducherry Judicial Service The High Court of Judicature, Madras invites online applications for the post of Civil Judge via Direct recruitment. Name of the Post: Civil Judge No. of Post: 19 (Nineteen) Essential Qualification…

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March 26, 2023

Section 28 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure –Service of summons where defendant resides in another State.

Section 28 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Service of summons where defendant resides in another State. 28. Service of summons where defendant resides in another State.— (1) A summons may be sent for service in another State to…

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March 26, 2023

Section 27 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Summons to defendants.

Section 27 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Summons to defendants. 27. Summons to defendants.—Where a suit has been duly instituted, a summons may be issued to the defendant to appear and answer the claim and may be served…

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March 26, 2023

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THE JOURNALS LTD ANR v. LAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE [Del]

THE ASSOCIATED JOURNALS LTD & ANR v. LAND & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE [Del] LPA 10/2019 & CM Nos. 566/2019 & 649/2019 Rajendra Menon & Kameshwar Rao, JJ. [Decided on 28/02/2019] National Herald case – Companies Act – Acquisition of shares principle…

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March 26, 2023

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BANK STREET SECURITIES PVT LTD ORS. v. REGIONAL DIRECTOR, NORTHERN REGION [NCLAT]

BANK STREET SECURITIES PVT LTD & ORS. v. REGIONAL DIRECTOR, NORTHERN REGION [NCLAT] Company Appeal (AT) No.340 of 2018 A.I.S. Cheema & Balvinder Singh. [Decided on 17/01/2019] Companies Act, 2013 – Amalgamation – Petition filed under old Act transferred to…

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March 26, 2023

Section 26 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Institution of suits.

Section 26 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Institution of suits. 26. Institution of suits. — 1[(1)] Every suit shall be instituted by the presentation of a plaint or in such other manner as may be prescribed. 2[(2) In…

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March 25, 2023

Section 25 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Power of Supreme Court to transfer suits, etc.

Section 25 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Power of Supreme Court to transfer suits, etc. 25. Power of Supreme Court to transfer suits, etc.— (1) On the application of a party, and after notice to the parties, and…

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March 25, 2023

Section 24 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – General power of transfer and withdrawal.

Section 24 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – General power of transfer and withdrawal. 24. General power of transfer and withdrawal.— (1) On the application of any of the parties and after notice to the parties and after hearing…

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March 25, 2023

Civil Procedure Code, Previous Year Papers

B.A. LL.B Examination, Dec.-2020 C.P.C. (Civil Procedure Code) – (BL-903) CCS University

B.A. LL.B Examination, Dec.-2020 C.P.C. (Civil Procedure Code) – (BL-903) CCS University B.A.LL.B.-IX Sem. NP-3565 B.A. LL.B Examination, Dec.-2020 C.P.C. (Civil Procedure Code) – (BL-903) [Time : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 100] Note: Attempt all the sections as per…

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March 25, 2023

Section 23 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – To what Court application lies.

Section 23 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – To what Court application lies . 23. To what Court application lies.— (1) Where the several Courts having jurisdiction are subordinate to the same Appellate Court, an application under section 22…

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March 25, 2023

Section 22 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Power to transfer suits which may be instituted in more than one Court.

Section 22 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Power to transfer suits which may be instituted in more than one Court. 22. Power to transfer suits which may be instituted in more than one Court.—Where a suit may be…

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March 25, 2023

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JAIPUR METALS & ELECTRICALS EMPLOYEES ORGANISATION v. JAIPUR METALS & ELECTRICALS LTD & ORS [SC]

JAIPUR METALS & ELECTRICALS EMPLOYEES ORGANISATION v. JAIPUR METALS & ELECTRICALS LTD & ORS [SC] Civil Appeal No. 12023 of 2018 [Arising out of SLP(C) No.18598 of 2018] R F Nariman & M R Shah, JJ. [Decided on 12/12/2018] Companies…

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March 25, 2023

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JOHN THOMAS v. Dr. K. JAGADEESAN [SC]

JOHN THOMAS v. Dr. K. JAGADEESAN [SC] Appeal (Crl.) 688 of 2001(Arising out of SLP (Crl.) No.1875 of 2001) K.T. Thomas & R. P. Sethi, JJ. [Decided on 12/07/2001] Equivalent citations: (2001) 6 SCC 30; 2001 SCC (Crl) 974; (2001)…

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March 25, 2023

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KANODIA KNITS PVT LTD v. REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES DELHI & HARYANA [NCLAT]

KANODIA KNITS PVT LTD v. REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES DELHI & HARYANA [NCLAT] Company Appeal (AT) No.216 of 2018 A.I.S. Cheema & Balvinder Singh. [Decided on 28/01/2019] Companies Act, 2013 – Section 248 – Striking of name of the company documents…

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March 25, 2023

Section 21A CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Bar on suit to set aside decree on objection as to place of suing

Section 21A CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Bar on suit to set aside decree on objection as to place of suing. 1[21A. Bar on suit to set aside decree on objection as to place of suing.— No suit…

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March 24, 2023

Section 21 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Objections to jurisdiction.

Section 21 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Objections to jurisdiction. 21. Objections to jurisdiction. 1[(1)] No objection as to the place of suing shall be allowed by any Appellate or Revisional Court unless such objection was taken in…

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March 24, 2023

Section 20 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Other suits to be instituted where defendants reside or cause of action arises

Section 20 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Other suits to be instituted where defendants reside or cause of action arises. 20. Other suits to be instituted where defendants reside or cause of action arises.—Subject to the limitations aforesaid,…

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March 24, 2023

Section 19 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Suits for compensation for wrongs to person or movables.

Section 19 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Suits for compensation for wrongs to person or movables. 19. Suits for compensation for wrongs to person or movables.—Where a suit is for compensation for wrong done to the person or…

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March 24, 2023

Section 18 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Place of Institution of suit where local limits of jurisdiction of Courts are uncertain.

Section 18 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Place of Institution of suit where local limits of jurisdiction of Courts are uncertain. 18. Place of Institution of suit where local limits of jurisdiction of Courts are uncertain.— (1) Where…

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March 24, 2023

Section 17 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Suits for immovable property situate within jurisdiction of different Courts.

Section 17 CPC – Code of Civil Procedure – Suits for immovable property situate within jurisdiction of different Courts. 17. Suits for immovable property situate within jurisdiction of different Courts.—Where a suit is to obtain relief respecting, or compensation for…

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March 24, 2023