Further and better statement, or particulars [Omitted]
Full Text
[Further and better statement, or particulars.]—Omitted by the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1999 (46 of 1999), s. 16 (w.e.f. 1-7-2002).
Plain English Summary
Rule 5, which formerly empowered parties to apply for further and better particulars of pleadings, was omitted by the 1999 CPC Amendment to eliminate dilatory tactics and expedite civil trials.
Key Legal Elements
- Historical Application for Better Particulars: Previously used to seek clarification on vague plaints/written statements.
- Omitted by Act 46 of 1999 (w.e.f. 1-7-2002): Repealed to curb interlocutory delays; parties now rely on Order VI Rule 16 or Order XI interrogatories/discovery.
Practical Note
Procedural Alternative Post-2002: Following the omission of Rule 5, a party confronted with vague pleadings cannot move for 'better particulars'. Instead, they must move under Order VI Rule 16 (to strike out embarrassing/vague pleadings) or deliver Interrogatories under Order XI Rule 1.
हिंदी पाठ
[अतिरिक्त और अधिक अच्छे कथन या विशिष्टियां]—सिविल प्रक्रिया संहिता (संशोधन) अधिनियम, 1999 (1999 का 46) की धारा 16 द्वारा (1-7-2002 से) लोप किया गया।