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Browse actual source-attributed CPC questions by topic, examination, year and type. Question wording is faithfully paraphrased, preserving factual problems and internal alternatives.

126 question occurrences13 topics21 paper sources2008–2024

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Questions from Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, Delhi Judicial Service, Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge, and Karnataka Civil Judge papers. The source archive is explicitly identified for every question.

Research checked 4 November 2026. Only genuine attributable descriptive questions are included. Questions are faithful editorial paraphrases and not verbatim transcripts. This compilation contains no model answers.

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Jurisdiction and institution of suits

CPC105 · Indigent persons

Define an indigent person and briefly explain the procedure for institution of a suit by such a person.

Short note2022Q18(B)Marks: 4
Asked in: Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge, 2022, Mains: Constitution, Civil Law and Procedure (Paper I). Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC089 · Cause of action

Define and discuss the meaning of cause of action in civil litigation.

Short note2019Civil II short noteMarks: Not verified
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC090 · Suit of a civil nature

What constitutes a suit of a civil nature under Section 9 CPC?

Short note2019Civil II short noteMarks: Not verified
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC108 · Forum conveniens

What is the doctrine of forum convenience? Explain it with reference to provisions of the CPC.

Descriptive question2019Civil Law I Q1(C)Marks: 12
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC084 · Territorial jurisdiction with multiple defendants

In a suit arising from a promissory note connected with Srinagar, defendants ordinarily reside in Mumbai and Jaipur and the plaintiff lives in Delhi. Determine the permissible civil forum in the stated facts.

Problem question2018Civil II Q2Marks: 10
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2018, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.

Pleadings, plaint and written statement

CPC076 · Improper institution of suit

In what circumstances can a court treat a plaint as not duly instituted under the CPC?

Descriptive question2024Q8Marks: 4
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2024, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC126 · Amendment of pleadings under Order VI Rule 17

State factors for allowing or rejecting amendments of pleadings, considering (i) a new relief allegedly barred by limitation, (ii) an amendment that removes the court’s jurisdiction, and (iii) an application made after trial begins.

Multi-part question2022Law I Q3(c)Marks: Part of choose two, 10 each
Asked in: Karnataka Civil Judge, 2022, Mains: Law Paper I. Evidence: grade B, Attributed secondary transcription. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC062 · Late written statement

Discuss whether a defendant may file a written statement after the 90-day period specified by the CPC.

Descriptive question2022Q7Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2022, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC064 · Amendment of pleadings

Write a short note on amendment of pleadings.

Short note2022Q9(a)Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2022, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC058 · Rejection of plaint in service dispute

An employee of the Central Government sued over denial of promotion. The department sought rejection under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, pleading the bar of the Administrative Tribunals Act. Write a reasoned order on the procedural objection.

Problem and order drafting2021Q9Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2021, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC088 · Order VII Rule 11 in suit for specific performance

In a suit seeking specific performance, questions arise concerning limitation, registration of the agreement and rejection of the plaint. Examine the stated questions under Order VII Rule 11, retaining the legal issues raised in the original problem.

Multi-part problem question2019Civil II Q1Marks: 20
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC092 · Cross-examining after written-statement default

When a defendant’s defence is struck off for failure to file the written statement, can the defendant cross-examine witnesses or otherwise participate in trial?

Problem question2019Civil II questionMarks: Not verified
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC097 · Amendment of pleadings

Discuss the power to amend pleadings under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.

Short note2019Civil II short noteMarks: Not verified
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC101 · Belated production of documents

What is the scope of Order VIII Rule 1A CPC when a defendant seeks to produce documents after filing the written statement?

Descriptive question2019Civil II questionMarks: Not verified
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC044 · Rejection of plaint

Explain the circumstances in which a plaint may be rejected.

Descriptive question2019Q7(ii)Marks: 3
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2019, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC087 · Rejection of plaint where only copy of document produced

A specific-performance suit is founded on an agreement, but the plaintiff files only a photocopy. The plaint is rejected under Order VII Rule 11. Evaluate whether this procedural course was proper.

Problem question2018Civil II Q5Marks: 20
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2018, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC034 · Objects and fundamental rules of pleading

Explain the purpose of pleadings and state the principal rules governing their contents.

Descriptive question2017Q6Marks: 10
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2017, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.

Res judicata and bars to subsequent suits

CPC066 · Fresh writ petition after withdrawal of civil suit

A civil suit for a particular relief was withdrawn without permission to institute it afresh. Consider whether a writ petition seeking substantially the same relief can thereafter be maintained.

Problem question2023Q5(a)Marks: Part of alternative 10 marks
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2023, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC067 · Order II Rule 2 objection

Can a civil suit be dismissed as barred by Order II Rule 2 where the defendant did not raise that plea? Identify the relevant procedural considerations. This is an alternative to Q5(a).

Problem question2023Q5(b)Marks: Part of alternative 10 marks
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2023, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC050 · Res judicata and its constructive form

Distinguish res judicata from constructive res judicata under the CPC.

Descriptive question2021Q5Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2021, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC054 · Stay of suit

Write a short note on the operation of Section 10 CPC concerning stay of a later suit.

Short note2021Q7(c)Marks: 2
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2021, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC091 · Res judicata in proceedings before special forum

Examine the plea of res judicata where an earlier dispute was decided by a Rent Controller and the subsequent suit raises connected issues.

Problem question2019Civil II questionMarks: Not verified
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC107 · Res judicata and res sub judice

Discuss whether res judicata is confined to Section 11 or also applies at different stages of a suit. Distinguish res judicata from res sub judice.

Descriptive question2019Civil Law I Q1(A)Marks: 8
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC082 · Res judicata and splitting of claims

Discuss res judicata and the consequences of deliberately omitting or relinquishing part of a claim in an earlier suit.

Descriptive question2017Civil II Q6(iii)Marks: 10
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2017, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC035 · Res judicata compared with estoppel

Distinguish res judicata from estoppel, with reference to the CPC.

Descriptive question2017Q7Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2017, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.

Framing issues, trial and evidence

CPC073 · Materials for framing issues

On what materials may a civil court rely when framing issues for trial?

Descriptive question2024Q5Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2024, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC123 · Identify applicable CPC provisions

Identify the CPC provisions applicable to (i) issuing a commission for a witness outside India, (ii) substituted service through newspaper publication, (iii) issuance of bailable warrant against a defaulting witness, (iv) setting aside an execution sale for fraud or material irregularity, and (v) appealing an order granting temporary injunction.

Multi-part question2022Law I Q2(i)–(v)Marks: 5 × 1
Asked in: Karnataka Civil Judge, 2022, Mains: Law Paper I. Evidence: grade B, Attributed secondary transcription. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC060 · Affidavit in lieu of examination-in-chief

Does recording evidence-in-chief through an affidavit conflict with Order XVIII Rule 5 CPC? Explain. This is an alternative to Q5(a).

Descriptive question2022Q5(b)Marks: Part of alternative 5 marks
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2022, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC043 · Questioning parties before framing issues

Explain the procedural significance of examining parties before issues are framed.

Descriptive question2019Q7(i)Marks: 3
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2019, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC081 · Interrogatories and discovery

Discuss discovery and inspection, including interrogatories and production of documents during civil proceedings.

Descriptive question2017Civil II Q6(ii)Marks: 10
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2017, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC033 · Right to begin

Who has the right to begin during a civil trial? Discuss the relevant requirements of Order XVIII CPC and amendments.

Descriptive question2017Q5Marks: 10
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2017, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC021 · Order XVIII

Explain the salient provisions of Order XVIII CPC concerning hearing of a suit and examination of witnesses.

Descriptive question2014Q5(b)Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2014, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC018 · Hearing of suits and examination

Write a short note on Order XVIII CPC. This was one of the optional short-note choices.

Short note2013Q6(c)Marks: Part of 10 marks (choose two)
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2013, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC010 · Material facts and framing issues

In a civil injunction suit concerning property at Agra, parties dispute the correctness of allegations and whether certain matters are judicially noticeable. State how issues should be framed and what material the court may examine in doing so.

Problem question2012Q3Marks: 15
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2012, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.

Appearance, default and abatement

CPC070 · Abatement after death

What is abatement of a suit, and how is it affected by survival of the right to sue following a party’s death?

Descriptive question2023Q7Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2023, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC110 · Setting aside ex parte decree

Explain the scope of Order IX Rule 13 and sufficient cause for failure to attend the hearing.

Descriptive question2019Civil Law I Q3(C)Marks: 12
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC116 · Ex parte decree and repeated condonation applications

A Rs 50 lakh money suit was decreed ex parte. The defendant alleged improper service, sought to set aside the decree with 250 days’ delay, lost in revision and SLP, and later filed a first appeal seeking condonation of 500 days on identical grounds. Decide the appeal.

Problem question2019Civil Law I Q6(C)Marks: 12
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC083 · Fresh suit after dismissal in default

A plaintiff’s earlier suit is dismissed because of non-appearance. The plaintiff files a new suit against the original defendant’s widow. Examine whether the fresh suit is maintainable.

Problem question2018Civil II Q1Marks: 10
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2018, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC038 · Death, abatement and rights of legal representatives

Discuss abatement after a party’s death and substitution of legal representatives. Address the original question’s separate parts concerning survival of the cause of action, procedural steps and defences available to representatives.

Multi-part question2018Q6(a)–(d)Marks: 3+2+2+3
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2018, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC036 · Dismissal for default

Explain the relief available to a plaintiff whose suit has been dismissed for default.

Descriptive question2017Q8Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2017, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC015 · Restoration and setting aside ex parte order

Discuss the scope of Order IX Rules 4, 7 and 13 and the corresponding remedies available to a party.

Descriptive question2013Q5Marks: 10
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2013, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.

Injunctions and interim protection

CPC074 · Ex parte interim injunction

What principles should guide a court granting an ex parte temporary injunction?

Descriptive question2024Q6Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2024, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC098 · Temporary injunction standards

Discuss the relevant considerations before a civil court grants temporary injunction.

Descriptive question2019Civil II questionMarks: Not verified
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC099 · Injunction violation by non-party

An injunction is alleged to have been breached by a person who was not formally a party to the suit. Examine whether proceedings under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC may be pursued.

Problem question2019Civil II questionMarks: Not verified
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC115 · Order XXXIX Rule 3

Discuss the power of a civil court to grant an interlocutory injunction under Order XXXIX Rule 3 CPC.

Descriptive question2019Civil Law I Q6(B)Marks: 8
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC118 · Pre-judgment attachment

Discuss when an attachment-before-judgment order may be made under the CPC.

Descriptive question2019Civil Law I Q7(C)Marks: 12
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC041 · Temporary injunction and judicial principles

Explain the circumstances for issuing temporary injunction and principles applied when granting or refusing it.

Descriptive question2019Q5Marks: 10
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2019, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC048 · Pre-judgment arrest and attachment

Write a short note on arrest and attachment before judgment.

Short note2019Q8(iv)Marks: 2
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2019, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC079 · Attachment before judgment in debt suit

A claimant seeks attachment before judgment to secure a prospective money decree. Examine prerequisites, the draft order and the effect of later dealings in the attached land as asked in the paper’s separate parts.

Multi-part problem question2017Civil II Q4Marks: 30
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2017, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC020 · Attachment before judgment under Order XXXVIII

Explain the scope and limits of Order XXXVIII Rule 5 CPC.

Descriptive question2014Q5(a)Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2014, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC014 · Temporary injunction

Discuss the circumstances in which temporary injunction may be ordered under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC.

Descriptive question2013Q4Marks: 10
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2013, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC016 · Attachment before judgment

Write a short note on attachment before judgment under Order XXXVIII Rule 5 CPC. This was one of the optional short-note choices.

Short note2013Q6(a)Marks: Part of 10 marks (choose two)
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2013, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC001 · Pre-decree property preservation

Describe the circumstances and procedure for attachment before judgment and explain how such attachment may be withdrawn or removed.

Descriptive question2008Q3Marks: 15
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2008, Law Paper III (First session). Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.

Execution, attachment and sale

CPC125 · Modes of execution

Explain methods of executing decrees for (i) payment of money, (ii) specific performance, and (iii) injunction. This is an optional question.

Multi-part question2022Law I Q3(b)Marks: Part of choose two, 10 each
Asked in: Karnataka Civil Judge, 2022, Mains: Law Paper I. Evidence: grade B, Attributed secondary transcription. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC104 · Restitution of conjugal rights

How may a civil court enforce a decree for restitution of conjugal rights?

Descriptive question2022Q6Marks: 4
Asked in: Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge, 2022, Mains: Constitution, Civil Law and Procedure (Paper I). Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC106 · Precepts

Write a short note on precepts under the CPC.

Short note2022Q18(C)Marks: 4
Asked in: Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge, 2022, Mains: Constitution, Civil Law and Procedure (Paper I). Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC051 · Attachment to satisfy judgment debt

Explain the circumstances and procedure for attachment of property in execution of a decree.

Descriptive question2021Q6Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2021, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC055 · Garnishee proceedings

Write a short note on garnishee proceedings in execution.

Short note2021Q7(d)Marks: 2
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2021, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC094 · Execution for payment of money

Discuss the modes available for execution of a money decree.

Short note2019Civil II questionMarks: Not verified
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC095 · Executing court and decree

Can the executing court go behind the decree? Examine the scope of the restriction.

Short note2019Civil II questionMarks: Not verified
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC120 · Executing court cannot go behind decree

Explain the jurisdiction of an executing court and the extent to which objections to validity or correctness of a decree can be entertained.

Descriptive question2019Civil Law I Q8(D)Marks: 12
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC042 · Property exempt from attachment

Which categories of property are exempt from attachment while executing a civil decree?

Descriptive question2019Q6Marks: 4
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2019, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC037 · Execution of decrees requiring acts

How are decrees for specific performance of a contract or for restitution of conjugal rights enforced under the CPC?

Descriptive question2018Q5Marks: 10
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2018, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC040 · Transferring decree and instalments

Discuss when a decree can be transferred for execution and whether payment in instalments may be directed.

Descriptive question2018Q7(b)Marks: 3
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2018, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC030 · Judgment debtor

Write a short note defining a judgment debtor.

Short note2015Q7(c)Marks: 2
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2015, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC031 · Decree holder

Write a short note defining a decree holder.

Short note2015Q7(d)Marks: 2
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2015, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC023 · What may be attached and sold

In execution, discuss whether each asset may be attached and sold: (i) a right to sue for damages, (ii) salary, (iii) wages of labourers, (iv) Government securities, and (v) hundis or promissory notes.

Multi-part question2014Q7Marks: 10
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2014, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC006 · Mortgagee bidding in execution sale

What are the restrictions and permissions concerning a mortgagee bidding for or buying mortgaged property during execution of a decree?

Descriptive question2009Q4Marks: 15
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2009, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC002 · Transferring decree for execution

When may a decree be transferred for execution? Explain the powers available to the court receiving it.

Descriptive question2008Q4Marks: 15
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2008, Law Paper III (First session). Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC004 · Mortgage decrees

Explain the circumstances in which a court may order sale or foreclosure in a mortgage suit.

Descriptive question2008Q4Marks: 15
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2008, Law Paper III (Second session). Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.

Appeals, remand and additional evidence

CPC075 · Additional evidence

When may an appellate court admit additional evidence?

Descriptive question2024Q7Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2024, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC068 · Appellate remand and fresh evidence

Sheena and four sisters inherit a joint shopping complex. Sheena challenges a document allegedly signed as a security bond but used as a sale deed. A trial court declines injunction; on appeal the High Court orders remand for more evidence without explaining reasons. Examine limits on appellate remand.

Problem question2023Q6(a)Marks: Part of alternative 10 marks
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2023, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC061 · Appellate additional evidence

Explain the conditions for admission of additional evidence before an appellate court.

Descriptive question2022Q6Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2022, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC063 · Issue-wise adjudication and appellate judgment

Compare Order XIV Rule 2 and Order XLI Rule 31 CPC and their application to adjudication of issues and appellate judgments.

Descriptive question2022Q8Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2022, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC114 · Second appeal

Explain the scope of a second appeal under the CPC.

Descriptive question2019Civil Law I Q5(C)Marks: 12
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC049 · Additional appellate evidence

Write a short note on additional evidence in appellate proceedings.

Short note2019Q8(v)Marks: 2
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2019, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC022 · Evidence at appellate stage

Discuss when additional evidence can be admitted in appeal and the mode of recording it.

Descriptive question2014Q6Marks: 10
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2014, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC011 · Additional evidence in first appeal

When may an appellate court receive additional evidence, and by what procedure is that evidence to be recorded?

Descriptive question2012Q4Marks: 15
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2012, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.

Review, revision and inherent jurisdiction

CPC102 · Appeal compared with revision

Distinguish the exercise of appellate jurisdiction from revisional jurisdiction.

Descriptive question2022Q4Marks: 8
Asked in: Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge, 2022, Mains: Constitution, Civil Law and Procedure (Paper I). Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC059 · Revision jurisdiction

Discuss the scope of Section 115 CPC revisional jurisdiction, considering the amendments and their application in Uttarakhand.

Descriptive question2022Q5(a)Marks: Part of alternative 5 marks
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2022, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC085 · Review after withdrawal of appeal

A party’s appeal against the trial court’s order refusing injunction was withdrawn. Can that party subsequently maintain review before the trial court?

Problem question2018Civil II Q3Marks: 10
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2018, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC078 · Review of preliminary partition decree

A preliminary decree in partition proceedings is later challenged by review, accompanied by objections concerning delay and the court’s procedural powers. Address the original multipart question on maintainability and grounds of review.

Multi-part problem question2017Civil II Q1Marks: 50
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2017, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.

Judgments, decrees and drafting

CPC077 · Copy of formal order

When may a party request a copy of a formal order drawn up by the court?

Descriptive question2024Q9Marks: 3
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2024, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC124 · Draft plaint for recovery on promissory note

Draft a plaint for recovery of money based on a demand promissory note, incorporating the mandatory contents of a plaint under Order VII CPC. This is one of three optional questions.

Drafting question2022Law I Q3(a)Marks: Part of choose two, 10 each
Asked in: Karnataka Civil Judge, 2022, Mains: Law Paper I. Evidence: grade B, Attributed secondary transcription. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC065 · Judgment and decree

Write a short note distinguishing a judgment from a decree.

Short note2022Q9(b)Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2022, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC052 · Mesne profits

Write a short note on mesne profits.

Short note2021Q7(a)Marks: 2
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2021, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC093 · Contents of civil judgment

State the essential components of a civil court judgment under the CPC.

Short note2019Civil II questionMarks: Not verified
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC119 · Preliminary versus final decree

Distinguish preliminary decrees from final decrees.

Descriptive question2019Civil Law I Q8(A)Marks: 8
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC045 · Decree

Write a short note on the meaning of decree.

Short note2019Q8(i)Marks: 2
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2019, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC039 · Preliminary and final decrees

Distinguish a preliminary decree from a final decree, with appropriate illustrations.

Descriptive question2018Q7(a)Marks: 7
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2018, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC080 · Orders, judgments and decrees

Explain the difference between a judgment, decree and order, and discuss the appellate treatment of an injunction-related order.

Descriptive question2017Civil II Q6(i)Marks: 10
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2017, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC024 · Issues in ancestral-property partition suit

Frame appropriate issues in a suit seeking partition of an ancestral residential house, according to the facts stated in the paper.

Drafting question2015Q1(b)Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2015, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC028 · Mesne profits

Write a short note defining mesne profits.

Short note2015Q7(a)Marks: 2
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2015, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC012 · Draft issues in partition case

Frame the issues required for trial in a partition suit on the stated civil dispute.

Drafting question2012Q8Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2012, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC013 · Preliminary decree drafting

Draft the operative portion of a preliminary decree in a partition suit on the given facts.

Decree drafting2012Q9Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2012, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC009 · Judgment drafting in small cause suit

Draft a judgment in a Small Cause Court suit following the applicable requirements of Order XX Rule 4 CPC.

Judgment drafting2011Q7Marks: 10
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2011, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.

Receivers, commissions, foreign judgments and summary suits

CPC121 · Interpleader suit

Write a short note on an interpleader suit, citing relevant statutory provisions. This is one of two alternative short notes.

Short note2022Law I Q1(a)Marks: Part of either/or 5 marks
Asked in: Karnataka Civil Judge, 2022, Mains: Law Paper I. Evidence: grade B, Attributed secondary transcription. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC053 · Summary procedure

Write a short note on suits under Order XXXVII CPC.

Short note2021Q7(b)Marks: 2
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2021, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC056 · Receiver

Write a short note on the appointment of a receiver.

Short note2021Q7(e)Marks: 2
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2021, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC100 · Summary suit and leave to defend

Explain the principles governing grant or refusal of leave to defend in an Order XXXVII summary suit.

Descriptive question2019Civil II questionMarks: Not verified
Asked in: Delhi Judicial Service, 2019, Mains: Civil Law II. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC109 · Foreign judgments

When are foreign judgments inconclusive and therefore not executable in India under the CPC?

Descriptive question2019Civil Law I Q3(A)Marks: 8
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC025 · Appointment of commissioner and inherent powers

When can a civil court appoint a commissioner? Explain the scope of Section 151 CPC and the court’s inherent procedural powers. Note that the paper appears to contain a CrPC/CPC typographical inconsistency.

Descriptive question2015Q5Marks: 10
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2015, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC029 · Foreign judgment

Write a short note on foreign judgments.

Short note2015Q7(b)Marks: 2
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2015, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC017 · Receivers

Write a short note on appointment of receivers under Order XL CPC. This was one of the optional short-note choices.

Short note2013Q6(b)Marks: Part of 10 marks (choose two)
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2013, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC019 · Local investigation

Write a short note on Order XXVI Rule 9 CPC. This was one of the optional short-note choices.

Short note2013Q6(d)Marks: Part of 10 marks (choose two)
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2013, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC007 · Foreign judgments

Explain when a foreign judgment is conclusive and the procedure for enforcing a foreign judgment in India.

Descriptive question2011Q3Marks: 15
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2011, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC008 · Appointment and powers of receiver

In what circumstances may the court appoint a receiver? Discuss the receiver’s powers and the question of appointment after decree.

Descriptive question2011Q4Marks: 15
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2011, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.

Other CPC doctrines and procedural safeguards

CPC071 · Caveat

What is a caveat under Section 148A CPC? Who is entitled to lodge a caveat, and may a stranger do so?

Descriptive question2023Q8Marks: 5
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2023, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC112 · Caveat

Discuss the right to file a caveat and any applicable Himachal Pradesh High Court procedural rules.

Descriptive question2019Civil Law I Q4(C)Marks: 12
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC113 · Government notice

In what circumstances may the requirement of prior notice under Section 80 CPC be waived?

Descriptive question2019Civil Law I Q5(A)Marks: 8
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC117 · Restitution after reversal

Explain the principle of restitution under Section 144 CPC following reversal of a decree.

Descriptive question2019Civil Law I Q7(A)Marks: 8
Asked in: Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge, 2019, Mains: Civil Law I. Evidence: grade A, Original paper scan, independently hosted. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC026 · Restitution

Discuss the doctrine of restitution and its relationship with inherent powers of a civil court.

Descriptive question2015Q6(a)Marks: 6
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2015, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.
CPC027 · Restitution after appellate reversal

A decree-holder obtained delivery of property under decree. Execution was then stayed and the appellate court subsequently reversed the decree. What restoration and mesne-profits relief may the dispossessed party seek?

Problem question2015Q6(b)Marks: 4
Asked in: Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service, 2015, Law Paper III. Evidence: grade A, Official High Court paper. Wording: editorial paraphrase. View source paper ↗ · Question link.

Examination papers and source links

  1. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2024, Law Paper III: 6 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  2. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2023, Law Paper III: 6 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  3. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2022, Law Paper III: 7 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  4. Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge 2022, Mains: Constitution, Civil Law and Procedure (Paper I): 5 questions; grade A, Identifiable original examination paper scan, independent host. Paper source ↗
  5. Karnataka Civil Judge 2022, Mains: Law Paper I: 6 questions; grade B, Attributed secondary transcription, includes editorial explanations outside this question-only extraction. Paper source ↗
  6. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2021, Law Paper III: 9 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  7. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2019, Law Paper III: 9 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  8. Himachal Pradesh Civil Judge 2019, Mains: Civil Law I: 14 questions; grade A, Identifiable original examination paper scan, independent host. Paper source ↗
  9. Delhi Judicial Service 2019, Mains: Civil Law II: 14 questions; grade A, Delhi High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  10. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2018, Law Paper III: 4 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  11. Delhi Judicial Service 2018, Mains: Civil Law II: 5 questions; grade A, Delhi High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  12. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2017, Law Paper III: 4 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  13. Delhi Judicial Service 2017, Mains: Civil Law II: 5 questions; grade A, Delhi High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  14. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2015, Law Paper III: 9 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  15. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2014, Law Paper III: 4 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  16. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2013, Law Paper III: 6 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  17. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2012, Law Paper III: 4 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  18. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2011, Law Paper III: 3 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  19. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2009, Law Paper III: 2 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  20. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2008, Law Paper III (Second session): 2 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗
  21. Uttarakhand Higher Judicial Service 2008, Law Paper III (First session): 2 questions; grade A, High Court official examination PDF. Paper source ↗

Coverage audit and limits

Source-audited collection of 126 individual question occurrences from 21 identifiable papers, 13 topics, 5 examination categories, 5 jurisdictions and years 2008–2024. Original High Court PDFs and independently hosted identifiable scans are graded A; attributed secondary transcriptions are B. A: 120; B: 6.

Scope: Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand. Papers in other states, UTs, cycles and exam streams remain to be checked. The absence of a paper is not proof that its exam lacked CPC questions. All prompts are editorial paraphrases and should be checked against linked source papers before quotation. Paper-specific pagination or marks are labelled “Not verified” where necessary.

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