Mulla’s CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE – CPC (in 5 Volume) - Books By Ashoka Law House

Edition : 6th (2026)

Code of Civil Procedure – In 5 Volumes by Hemant Gambhir (6th Edition, 2026) is a monumental and exhaustive commentary on the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)—the cornerstone of India’s civil justice system. Over decades, the work has evolved into one of the most authoritative and trusted references for practitioners, judges, scholars, and academicians.

This five-volume masterpiece offers a section-wise and order-wise analysis of the CPC, enriched with in-depth commentary, legislative history, judicial interpretations, cross-references, and practical applications. The 6th edition, thoroughly revised and updated till 2026, captures the latest statutory amendments, judicial developments, and procedural reforms, including those under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, Information Technology advancements, and digitization of judicial processes.

⚖️ Key Features of the 6th Edition (2026):

• Comprehensive & Exhaustive Commentary:
  Each section and order of the CPC is meticulously analyzed, combining legislative intent, doctrinal interpretation, and procedural application, supported by thousands of landmark judgments.

• Covers the Entire Code Systematically:
  The commentary spans from Sections 1 to 158 and Orders I to LI (1–51), offering both conceptual clarity and practical insights at every stage of civil proceedings.

• Updated with the Latest Case Law:
  Incorporates major Supreme Court and High Court decisions up to January 2026, including key rulings on limitation, jurisdiction, commercial disputes, interim reliefs, and digital filings.

• Procedural Depth with Practical Relevance:
  Explains the step-by-step court process—institution of suits, pleadings, discovery, trial, appeals, execution, and review—enriched with practical examples, model formats, and case studies.

• Comprehensive Coverage of New Reforms:
  Integrates procedural updates from:

  • The Commercial Courts (Amendment) Act, 2018

  • E-Courts and Virtual Hearing Guidelines

  • Judicial Reforms on Case Management and ADR under Section 89 CPC

  • Rules of Civil Courts (Digitization and Electronic Filing)

• Cross-Referencing with Allied Laws:
  Detailed interconnections between CPC and Evidence Act, Limitation Act, Specific Relief Act, and Constitution of India, enhancing multi-dimensional understanding.

• Academic and Professional Precision:
  Written in a clear, authoritative, and scholarly style, balancing theoretical analysis with courtroom utility, making it equally valuable for research and litigation practice.

📘 Structure of the Work (5 Volumes)

Volume I: Preliminary and Foundational Concepts

• Historical background and evolution of civil procedure in India.

• Application and scope of the CPC, including jurisdictional doctrines (territorial, pecuniary, and subject-matter).

• Detailed commentary on Sections 1–35B, covering parties to suits, frame of suits, cause of action, and joinder of causes.

• Special coverage of Order I to VIII – Pleadings, Written Statements, Set-off, Counterclaims, and Amendment Procedures.

Volume II: Trials and Interlocutory Matters

• Discovery, Inspection, and Interrogatories (Order XI)

• Framing of Issues, Summoning, and Attendance of Witnesses (Orders XIV–XVI)

• Evidence and Affidavit Practice under Orders XVIII and XIX.

• Commentary on temporary injunctions, appointment of receivers, and commissions.

Volume III: Judgments, Decrees & Execution

• Exhaustive discussion on Order XX (Judgments and Decrees), Order XXI (Execution of Decrees and Orders)—including arrest, attachment, and sale procedures.

• Legal remedies, objections under Section 47 CPC, and execution across jurisdictions.

• Comparative discussion on civil vs. commercial execution practices.

Volume IV: Appeals, Reviews & Revisions

• Sections 96–115 and Orders XLI–XLVII, covering all appellate and revisional procedures.

• Commentary on the hierarchy of appeals, locus standi, substantial questions of law, and review of judgments.

• Integration of Commercial Appellate Division Rules and latest High Court procedural circulars.

Volume V: Special Proceedings & Modern Innovations

• Representative suits, interpleader suits, summary suits, and public nuisance actions.

• Applications under Section 89 CPC – mediation, arbitration, and conciliation.

• E-filing procedures, virtual hearings, and digital summons service.

• Comprehensive tables and appendices on court fees, limitation schedules, and prescribed forms.

⚖️ Highlights of the Commentary

• Doctrinal Clarity: Each principle of civil law—jurisdiction, res judicata, estoppel, cause of action, and inherent powers—is elucidated with academic depth.

• Judicial Insight: Discusses the evolution of key doctrines through landmark cases, including K.K. Velusamy v. N. Palanisamy, Salem Advocate Bar Association v. Union of India, Deep Industries Ltd. v. ONGC, and others.

• Modern Civil Litigation Perspective: Examines how AI-based filings, electronic evidence, and online court management systems are transforming civil trial practice.

• Extensive Annotations: Each section is followed by critical notes, definitions, and relevant case digests for quick reference.

• Procedural Checklists & Flowcharts: Practical aids for advocates to ensure compliance with procedural timelines and filing norms.

⚖️ Utility and Audience

This 5-volume treatise is indispensable for:

• Judges and Judicial Officers: As a detailed procedural and interpretative reference.

• Lawyers and Legal Practitioners: For day-to-day litigation, drafting, and argument preparation.

• Academicians and Law Students: As a comprehensive academic text on civil procedural jurisprudence.

• Corporate Legal Departments: For handling commercial disputes and civil litigation strategy.