The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908)

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) came into force with effect from 1 January 1909.

The Preamble of the Code states that the object of the Code is to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of Courts of Civil Judicature. To consolidate means to collect all the laws relating to a particular subject and to bring it down to date in order that it may form a useful Code applicable to the circumstances existing at the time when the consolidating Act is enacted.

The object of the Code is to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of Courts of Civil Judicature.