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Order XXXVII CPC: Summary Procedure

All rules of Order XXXVII (Order 37) 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 XXXVII: Summary Procedure

  1. 1 Courts and classes of suits to which the Order is to apply
  2. 2 Institution of summary suits
  3. 3 Procedure for the appearance of defendant
  4. 4 Power to set aside decree
  5. 5 Power to order bill, etc., to be deposited with officer of Court
  6. 6 Recovery of cost of noting non-acceptance of dishonoured bill or note
  7. 7 Procedure in suits