November 17, 2025
Revisiting the CPC, 1908: The Need for Procedural Reform in Indian Civil Justice System
Author : Gurleen (BBALLB) The ICFAI University, Dehradun Abstract The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 forms the backbone of India’s civil justice system, yet its century-old framework struggles to meet the demands of modern, complex, and technology-driven disputes. This article examines the key procedural issues within the CPC—such as excessive formalism, inefficient summons service, cumbersome