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Order VI CPC: Pleadings Generally

All rules of Order VI (Order 6) 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 VI: Pleadings Generally

  1. 1 Pleading
  2. 2 Pleading to state material facts and not evidence
  3. 3 Forms of pleading
  4. 4 Particulars to be given where necessary
  5. 5 Further and better statement, or particulars (Omitted)
  6. 6 Condition precedent
  7. 7 Departure
  8. 8 Denial of contract
  9. 9 Effect of document to be stated
  10. 10 Malice, knowledge, etc
  11. 11 Notice
  12. 12 Implied contract, or relation
  13. 13 Presumptions of law
  14. 14 Pleading to be signed
  15. 14A Address for service of notice
  16. 15 Verification of pleadings
  17. 16 Striking out pleadings
  18. 17 Amendment of pleadings
  19. 18 Failure to amend after order