Kerala High Court rules against court fee refund after suit dismissal on merits
The Kerala High Court recently clarified rules on court fee refunds, stating they’re impermissible after a suit is decided on merits without challenging the…
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Andhra Pradesh High Court: Plaint rejection must consider only its own averments
The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms that plaint rejection under Order VII Rule 11 CPC must be based solely on its own averments, not the defendant’s argu…
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Jammu & Kashmir High Court Affirms Plaint Rejection Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Is Appealable
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that a rejection of plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC is a “deemed decree” and is appealable, not revisabl…
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Supreme Court hold’s that Application for rejection of plaint can be filed at any stage and it shall be disposed before proceeding with trial
The Supreme Court of India reinforces that an application for rejection of plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC must be disposed of before trial to curb meritl…
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Supreme Court: Plaint Can’t Be Rejected Over Fee Deficiency Without Opportunity to Rectify
In M/S MARG LIMITED v. SUSIL LALWANI (2026), the Supreme Court ruled that a plaint cannot be rejected for fee or valuation defects without a chance to cure.
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Supreme Court: Plaint Cannot Be Rejected Under Order VII Rule 11 as Barred by Order II Rule 2 CPC
The Supreme Court rules that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC based on Order II Rule 2, restoring a suit in the S. Valliammai case.
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