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This comprehensive volume of 1838 pages is a monumental contribution to civil litigation practice in India. True to its title, "Law Relating to Civil Suits & Types – Stay of Suit – Appeals – Including Model Forms", the book meticulously explores almost every practical facet of civil litigation.The author categorizes civil suits based on the nature of reliefs sought, moving beyond generic classifications to delve into specific statutory regimes. Each suit and application—whether final or interlocutory—is thoughtfully explained within the framework of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.At the core of any litigation lies the cause of action, which, as rightly emphasized, must be specific and substantive rather than illusory. The author underlines the importance of precision in pleadings—vagueness or cleverly drafted plaints aimed at circumventing limitation periods are critically examined.The book reinforces foundational civil procedure concepts: ▶️ The plaint must be rooted in fact and law. ▶️ Proper joinder of parties is essential to avoid dismissal on technical grounds. ▶️ Jurisdiction—whether territorial or pecuniary—must be rightly invoked. ▶️ Accurate valuation of suits and payment of ad valorem court fees are vital to sustain a claim.Aided by illustrative charts, the book offers procedural clarity, addressing common challenges lawyers face—from institution of a suit, service of summons, to appeals and revisions. The treatment is not only theoretical but also enriched with judicial pronouncements from the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and various High Courts.Key Topics Covered: ☑️ Statutory Notice ☑️ Suits and Recovery ☑️ Summary Suits ☑️ Suits by/against Minors ☑️ Suits involving Government/Institutions ☑️ Suits by Indigent Persons ☑️ Intellectual Property Suits ☑️ Arbitration & Conciliation ☑️ Commercial Suits ☑️ Stay of Suits ☑️ Appeals and their Stages ☑️ Jurisdiction & Maintainability ☑️ Defense strategies ☑️ Landmark Case LawsPart II – Model Forms:A significant practical feature of the book is Part II, which provides meticulously drafted Model Forms indispensable to practicing advocates. These include: ➡️ Arbitration Appeal ➡️ Commercial Summary Suit Summons ➡️ Divorce Appeal ➡️ Draft Commercial Suit ➡️ Rent Appeals (General & Delhi-specific) ➡️ Sales Tax Appeal ➡️ Second Appeal ➡️ Stay Application under Order 43, C.P.C. ➡️ Suit for Permanent & Mandatory Injunction ➡️ Suit for Recovery ➡️ Summary Suit SummonsMr. Yogesh V. Nayyar, through this exhaustive and well-structured work, has provided an invaluable resource not only for the Bar and Bench but also for law students and academicians. Priced affordably at ₹2700 and bound in durable hardcover, this book is an essential addition to every law library.Highly recommended.All the very best - Shri Pathi Rajan Publishers