A handy reference for lawyers practicing on the civil side, this title consists of three parts: Part I of the book traces the entire life cycle of a civil suit from the stage of institution to its conclusion. Part II discusses important allied Acts such as the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, the Legal Services Authorities Act, and the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act. Part III contains annotated text of the Code of Civil Procedure for ready reference. All important developments, as well as legislative developments have been covered. This work is an essential reference for Judges, Lawyers, Administrators, Academicians and Research Scholars.