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Plaint Format: Civil Suit Template (Order VII CPC)

A plaint is the document that starts a civil suit. If it omits an essential under Order VII CPC — the cause of action, jurisdiction, valuation, or verification — it can be returned or rejected. Below are the essentials, a ready template, and a drafting checklist.

What is a plaint?

A plaint is the written statement of the plaintiff's claim that institutes a civil suit. It states the facts constituting the cause of action, the relief claimed, and the particulars required by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and is presented to the court to begin the suit.

Essentials under Order VII Rule 1 CPC

Plaint template

IN THE COURT OF ____________________ AT ____________ Suit No. ______ of 20____ ____________________ (Name, description, address) ... Plaintiff Versus ____________________ (Name, description, address) ... Defendant SUIT FOR ____________________ [e.g., recovery / declaration / injunction] The plaintiff above-named respectfully submits as under: 1. That ____________________ [parties and background]. 2. That ____________________ [facts constituting the cause of action]. 3. That the cause of action arose on ____________ at ____________, within the jurisdiction of this Hon'ble Court. 4. That the suit is valued at Rs. __________ for the purposes of jurisdiction and court fee, and the requisite court fee of Rs. __________ is paid. PRAYER: It is therefore prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to: (a) ____________________ [relief]; (b) grant costs of the suit; and (c) pass such other order as it deems fit. VERIFICATION I, the plaintiff, verify that the contents of paras ___ to ___ are true to my knowledge and paras ___ to ___ are believed to be true on information. Place: ____________ __________________________ Date: ____________ Plaintiff / Advocate

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Frequently asked questions

What is a plaint?

The written statement of the plaintiff's claim that institutes a civil suit, setting out the cause of action, relief, and required particulars.

What are the essentials of a plaint under Order VII CPC?

Court name; parties' details; the cause of action and when it arose; jurisdiction facts; the relief; the valuation for jurisdiction and court fee; and a verification.

What is a cause of action in a plaint?

The bundle of facts the plaintiff must prove to get the relief; the plaint must state these facts and the date the cause of action arose.

Does a plaint need a verification and court fee?

Yes — it must be verified by the plaintiff (Order VI Rule 15 CPC) and accompanied by the requisite court fee, with a vakalatnama if filed through an advocate.

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