PRACTICE PROFILE

Civil Litigation

Title suits, partition suits, injunctions, specific performance, declaratory proceedings and recovery actions before all courts and tribunals in Bengaluru, as well as appellate forums.

Scope of Practice

Matters We Act In

Title and partition suits

Permanent and mandatory injunctions

Specific performance of contracts

Declaratory suits under the Specific Relief Act

Recovery suits and money claims

Succession and probate matters

Landlord and tenant disputes

Easements and boundary disputes

Appeals and revisions before the High Court

Execution of decrees across Bengaluru courts

Procedure & Forum

How These Matters Run

Civil suits in Karnataka are filed before the City Civil Courts or Magistrate Courts depending on pecuniary jurisdiction and subject matter. The civil courts follow the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and the Karnataka Civil Rules of Practice.

Most civil suits proceed through written statements, framing of issues, evidence through affidavits, cross-examination, and oral arguments. Interim applications for injunction or attachment may be filed at any stage before judgment.

Appeals from the trial courts lie to the High Court of Karnataka under Section 96 CPC. Revision petitions under Section 115 CPC are maintainable where a subordinate court has exercised jurisdiction not vested in it.

Frequently Asked

Questions We Are Asked

What is the limitation period for filing a civil suit in Karnataka?+

Limitation periods are governed by the Limitation Act, 1963. The period varies by cause of action: three years for most contract and tort claims, twelve years for suits relating to immovable property possession, and three years for specific performance from the date fixed for performance.

Which court has jurisdiction over my civil dispute?+

Jurisdiction depends on the subject matter and the value of the claim. The City Civil Court at Bengaluru has original jurisdiction over suits valued above certain limits; specialized tribunals hear specific matters like RERA or land revenue.

Can I obtain an interim injunction before trial completion?+

Yes. Under Order XXXIX of the CPC, a court may grant a temporary injunction if the applicant demonstrates a prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable injury. Ex parte injunctions may be granted in urgent situations.

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