Code of Civil Procedure (India)

Civil Procedure Code, 1908
Imperial Legislative Council (India)
Long title An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of the Courts of Civil Judicature. WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of the Courts of Civil Judicature
Citation	Act No. 05 of 1908
Enacted by	Imperial Legislative Council (India)
Enacted	21 March 1908
Commenced	1 January 1909
Repeals
Civil Procedure Code, 1882

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is a procedural law related to the administration of civil proceedings in India.

The Code is divided into two parts: the first part contains 158 sections and the second part contains the First Schedule, which has 51 Orders and Rules. The sections provide provisions related to general principles of jurisdiction whereas the Orders and Rules prescribe procedures and method that govern civil proceedings in India.