Civil Law Questions
Browse civil law questions asked by people across India.
Questions in Civil Law are answered with reference to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the Limitation Act, 1963 and the Specific Relief Act, 1963. Each answer states the section that applies, the forum that hears the matter and the limitation period, so the position can be checked against the official text at India Code before you act on it.
The forum depends on the facts rather than the label: a dispute described as a family matter may be heard by a family court, a magistrate or a civil judge depending on whether the relief sought is maintenance, custody, injunction or declaration. Where the law has been renumbered by the 2023 criminal law reforms, answers note both the old and the new section numbers.
A deposit scheme in Haridwar failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Dehradun failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Silchar failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Dibrugarh failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Guwahati failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Bilaspur failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Bhilai failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Raipur failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Bokaro failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Dhanbad failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Jamshedpur failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Ranchi failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Sambalpur failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Rourkela failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Cuttack failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Bhubaneswar failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Kannur failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Kollam failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Thrissur failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Kozhikode failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Thiruvananthapuram failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Kochi failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Rohtak failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Karnal failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Panipat failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Gurugram failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Patiala failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Jalandhar failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Amritsar failed to return my money, is the company liable?
A deposit scheme in Ludhiana failed to return my money, is the company liable?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Civil Law
What is civil law in India?
Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, including property, contract, tort, and family matters. It is governed by the Civil Procedure Code 1908. Civil cases seek remedies like injunctions, damages, or specific performance, not punishment.
How to file a civil suit in India?
To file a civil suit: (1) Draft a plaint with facts and relief sought, (2) Pay court fees based on the claim value, (3) File in the appropriate court (Munsif/District Court based on jurisdiction), (4) The court issues summons to the defendant, (5) Both parties present evidence and arguments, (6) Court delivers judgment.
What is the limitation period for civil suits in India?
Under the Limitation Act 1963, limitation varies: 3 years for breach of contract, 12 years for recovery of immovable property, 3 years for tort claims, and 1 year for appeals to the Supreme Court. Missing the limitation period bars the suit.
What is an injunction in civil law?
An injunction is a court order restraining a party from doing (prohibitory) or compelling them to do (mandatory) a specific act. Temporary injunctions are granted under Order 39 Rule 1-2 CPC, permanent injunctions after trial.
How to file a consumer complaint in India?
File a consumer complaint: (1) Send a legal notice to the business, (2) If unresolved in 30 days, file with District Consumer Forum (claims up to ₹50 lakh), State Commission (₹50 lakh-₹2 crore), or National Commission (above ₹2 crore), (3) No lawyer is required, filing fee is nominal.