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Order X CPC: Examination Of Parties By The Court

All rules of Order X (Order 10) of the First Schedule to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Each rule has its own page with the official text, amendment notes and a plain-English explanation.

Also see: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Specific Relief Act, 1963 · Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · IPC to BNS Section Converter

Order X: Examination Of Parties By The Court

  1. 1 Ascertainment whether allegations in pleadings are admitted or denied
  2. 1A Direction of the court to opt for any one mode of alternative dispute resolution
  3. 1B Appearance before the conciliatory forum or authority
  4. 1C Appearance before the court consequent to the failure of efforts of conciliation
  5. 2 Oral examination of party, or companion of party
  6. 3 Substance of examination to be written
  7. 4 Consequence of refusal or inability of pleader to answer