Mayar (H.K.) Ltd. v. Owners & Parties, Vessel M.V. Fortune Express
(2006) 3 SCC 100 · Supreme Court of India
A plaint is rejected under O. 7 r. 11 only if, on a meaningful reading, it discloses no cause of action.
Unit II · Drafting, Pleadings and Conveyancing
Particulars of a plaint (Order 7)
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Plaint checklist: name, description and residence of parties; facts constituting cause of action and when it arose; facts showing jurisdiction; value for jurisdiction and court-fee; precise prayer including alternative and interim reliefs; list of documents.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | O. 7 r. 1 | Particulars to be contained in plaint |
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | O. 7 r. 3 | Where the subject-matter is immovable property |
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | O. 7 r. 7 | Relief to be specifically stated |
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | O. 7 r. 11 | Rejection of plaint |
Landmark cases
Kiran Singh v. Chaman Paswan
AIR 1954 SC 340 · Supreme Court of India
A decree passed by a court without jurisdiction is a nullity and can be ignored in collateral proceedings.