18 STAGES OF CIVIL SUITS AS PER CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE,1908.
1. Filing of the Complaint: The first step in a civil suit is the filing of the complaint by the plaintiff, also known as the petitioner. The complaint must be filed in the appropriate court and must contain all the necessary details of the case, including the cause of action and the relief sought. 2. Service of Summons: After the complaint is filed, the court issues summons to the defendant, also known as the respondent. The summons must be served on the defendant within a specified period of time, usually within 30 days from the date of filing the complaint. 3. Appearance of Defendant: The defendant must appear before the court within the time specified in the summons. If the defendant fails to appear, the court may proceed ex parte (without the defendant being present). 4. Filing of Written Statement: The defendant must file a written statement in the court, detailing their defense in the case. 5. Discovery: This stage involves the e...