Bhagwati Prasad v. Chandramaul
AIR 1966 SC 735 · Supreme Court of India
Absence of an express pleading is not fatal if the parties knew the case and led evidence on the point.
Unit I · Drafting, Pleadings and Conveyancing
Meaning, material facts and particulars (Order 6)
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Drafting checklist: cause title; jurisdiction; chronological numbered facts; distinguish fact from evidence and law; particulars of fraud; valuation and court-fee; verification with date and place; supporting affidavit.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | 26 | Institution of suits |
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | O. 6 r. 1–2 | Pleading defined; material facts, not evidence |
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | O. 6 r. 4 | Particulars of misrepresentation, fraud, breach of trust, wilful default or undue influence |
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | O. 6 r. 14–15 | Signature and verification |
Landmark cases
Ramnik Vallabhdas Madhvani v. Taraben Pravinlal Madhvani
(2004) 1 SCC 460 · Supreme Court of India
Relief must rest on pleadings and proof; a decree cannot travel beyond the case set up.