The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that a plaint can be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC only when it is clearly time-barred from the plaint itself. If limitation depends on disputed facts about when the cause of action arose, the issue must be decided after trial, not at the threshold stage.
The Union Law Ministry confirmed that no changes are planned for the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC). The BJP’s 2024 manifesto promised major reforms in civil and commercial justice to speed up cases and reduce legal burdens. The government also stated that the National Litigation Policy is yet to be finalized. Key legal reforms like ADR, arbitration, and mediation laws are being strengthened to cut delays and improve efficiency in India’s legal system.
Justice CT Ravikumar, born on January 6, 1960, became a Supreme Court Judge on August 31, 2021, after over two decades in legal practice. Notably, he authored 39 judgments and emphasized child welfare in custody cases and clarified legal procedural amendments. His retirement is set for January 5, 2025.
The Himachal Pradesh government is challenging the Punjab government’s lawsuit regarding control of the Shanan Hydropower Project, which arose after a 99-year lease expired. The Supreme Court will address the maintainability of this suit on November 8, with Himachal Pradesh arguing that Punjab lacks valid cause of action.
