AIBE 20 Code of Civil Procedure Law 2025: Key Topics, Preparation Tips & MCQs, Landmark Judgments

While many candidates find CPC Section lengthy and procedural, but the fact is that it is one of the easiest module to get good score. But what exactly needed to achieve that is a candidate should know how to approach it strategically. Read further to know how to tackle the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) questions.

If you are preparing for the AIBE 20 Exam and are worried about how to tackle the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) section, do not worry, as you are not alone in this. AIBE 20 Exam Date has been announced. All India Bar Exam 2025 will be conducted on November 30, 2025.

While many candidates find CPC Section lengthy and procedural, but the fact is that it is one of the easiest module to get good score. But what exactly needed to achieve that is a candidate should know how to approach it strategically. Read further to know how to make it manageable and easy to remember section.

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What Should You Study in CPC for AIBE 2025?

While preparing CPC, you have to focus on both sections and orders. This will help you gain confidence to prepare well. You can start your preparation with:

• Sections 1 to 158: This covers the general structure of CPC.
• Key Sections to never skip:
  • Sec. 9: Talks about when civil courts can take up a matter.
  • Sec. 10 & 11: Deals with staying suits and the famous concept of Res Judicata.
  • Sec. 20: Helps you understand where to file a suit.
  • Sec. 96–100, 115: These are gold mines for MCQs topics like appeals and revisions always feature.

And don’t forget the Orders in the First Schedule. Major ones include:

Order I & II: Learn who can be a party to a case and how to frame a suit.

Order V–IX: These deal with summons, pleadings, and what happens if someone doesn’t show up in court.

Order XXI: All about how decrees are executed.

Order XXXIX: Covers temporary injunctions.

Order XLI–XLVII: Learn these to handle appeals and reviews.

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AIBE 20 (XX) Syllabus 2025-26: An Overview 

The core subjects asked in AIBE 20 question paper 2025 with weightage are as under: 

AIBE Subjects/Syllabus	No. of Questions
Constitutional Law	10 marks
Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita	10 marks
Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)	10 marks
IPC & Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita	8 marks
Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act	8 marks
Family Law	8 marks
Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam	8 marks
Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law	5 marks
Labour and Industrial Laws	4 marks
Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act	4 marks
Law Related to Taxation	4 marks
Public Interest Litigation (PIL)	4 marks
Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules	4 marks
Administrative Law	3 marks
Company Law	2 marks
Environmental Law	2 marks
Cyber Law	2 marks
Land Acquisition Act	2 marks
Intellectual Property Laws	2 marks
Total	100 marks

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Best Books to Prepare for CPC in AIBE

You don’t need to read everything. Here’s what’s tried, tested, and works for AIBE Preparation:

• Bare Acts (Universal/LexisNexis versions are popular)
• Universal’s Guide to AIBE – Contains previous year questions.
• WritingLaw CPC Notes – Very simplified and helpful.
• Singhal’s AIBE Past Papers – Great for pattern practice.
• N. Mishra’s CPC – Only if you want in-depth theory, not essential.

Tips to Crack CPC in AIBE Without Stress

The important tips and tricks to crack CPC in AIBE 20 are given below:

• Get friendly with the Bare Act: No, don’t memorize it. Just know where to find what.
• Mark and tag important parts: Colored sticky notes can save your life during the open-book exam.
• Focus on flow, not facts: Understand how a suit starts, how it progresses, and what happens after judgment.
• Solve MCQs: Focus more on previous questions than reading long theory.
• Create short notes or flowcharts: It helps revise things like Appeal vs Revision, Ex-parte decrees, etc.

Important CPC Topics for 2025 AIBE

Here is a shortlist you can pin to your wall:

Topic	Why it matters
Sec. 9	Jurisdiction: fundamental to civil law
Sec. 11	Res Judicata – super common in MCQs
Order VI–VIII	Pleadings – MCQs often ask about which party files what
Order IX	Ex-parte decrees – know when a suit proceeds without a party
Order XXI	Most tested order in CPC – Execution of decrees
Sec. 96–100	Appeals – frequently tested, easy to remember
Order XXXIX	Injunctions – always important
Sec. 148A	Caveat – one of the most asked short concept questions

Landmark Cases You Should Read for AIBE Preparation

Candidates must ensure that they read the following important landmark cases for AIBE Exam:

• K. Modi v. K.N. Modi: A go-to case on Res Judicata and abuse of process.
• Satyadhyan Ghosal v. Deorjin Debi: Another Res Judicata authority.
• Radhey Shyam v. Chhabi Nath: Helpful in understanding revision.
• Surya Dev Rai v. Ram Chander Rai: Explained supervisory jurisdiction.
• Indian Bank v. Satyam Fibres: Stay orders and procedural fraud.

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MCQs for AIBE Preparation (CPC)

Here are practice MCQs on the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) specifically designed for AIBE preparation. These questions are concept-based, include a mix of theoretical and case-based styles, and are useful for understanding AIBE patterns.

1. Which section of CPC deals with Res Judicata?

a. Section 9

b. Section 10

c. Section 11

d. Section 13

Answer: C. Section 11

2. Under which Order is a temporary injunction provided?

a. Order XXI

b. Order XXII

c. Order XXXIX

d. Order XXXVIII

Answer: C. Order XXXIX

3. What is the limitation period to file a review under CPC?

a. 30 days

b. 60 days

c. 90 days

d. No limit

Answer: A. 30 days

4. What is the consequence of non-appearance of the plaintiff under Order IX?

a. Case is adjourned

b. Ex-parte decree is passed

c. Suit is dismissed

d. Execution proceeds

Answer: C. Suit is dismissed

5. Which section empowers the court to stay proceedings?

a. Section 9

b. Section 10

c. Section 13

d. Section 14

Answer: B. Section 10

6. A caveat under Section 148A is valid for:

a. 30 days

b. 60 days

c. 90 days

d. 180 days

Answer: C. 90 days

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7. Execution of a decree is governed under:

a. Order XX

b. Order XXI

c. Order XXIV

Order XXX

Answer: B. Order XXI

8. The first appeal in CPC is governed by:

a. Section 96

b. Section 100

c. Section 104

d. Section 115

Answer: A. Section 96

9. Which order deals with the service of summons?

a. Order V

b. Order VI

c. Order VII

d. Order VIII

Answer: A. Order V

10. Which section defines a decree?

a. Section 2(1)

b. Section 2(2)

c. Section 2(9)

d. Section 9

Answer: B. Section 2(2)

11. Review is governed under:

a. Section 114 and Order XLVII

b. Section 115 and Order XLI

c. Section 9

d. Section 96

Answer: A. Section 114 and Order XLVII

12. Which order deals with pleadings generally?

a. Order IV

b. Order V

c. Order VI

d. Order VII

Answer: C. Order VI

13. A suit relating to immovable property shall be filed:

a. Where defendant resides

b. Where plaintiff resides

c. Where property is situated

d. Any of the above

Answer: C. Where property is situated

14. Can an appeal lie from an ex parte decree?

a. Yes, under Section 96(2)

b. No

c. Only by revision

d. Only by review

Answer: A. Yes, under Section 96(2)

15. What is the object of Section 80 CPC?

a. To prevent multiple suits

b. To provide time for government to act

c. To impose penalties

d. To avoid ex parte orders

Answer: B. To provide time for government to act

16. The doctrine of constructive res judicata is explained in:

a. Section 10

b. Section 11 Explanation IV

c. Section 9

d. Section 13

Answer: B. Section 11 Explanation IV

17. Interlocutory applications are generally filed:

a. Before judgment

b. After execution

c. During appellate stage

d. At any time

Answer: A. Before judgment

18. When is a plaint rejected under Order VII Rule 11?

a. When it is not typed

b. When it doesn’t disclose a cause of action

c. When it is filed late

d. When it’s in regional language

Answer: B. When it doesn’t disclose a cause of action

19. Which of the following is not a decree?

a. Dismissal for default

b. Preliminary decree

c. Final decree

d. Order rejecting plaint

Answer: A. Dismissal for default

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20. An appeal lies from an original decree to:

a. Supreme Court

b. District Court or High Court

c. Civil Judge Junior Division

d. None of the above

Answer: B. District Court or High Court

21. Which section deals with the inherent powers of the court?

a. Section 144

b. Section 148

c. Section 151

d. Section 153

Answer: C. Section 151

22. What is the rule of ‘Sub Judice’?

a. Res Judicata

b. Stay of suit

c. Interim injunction

d. Caveat

Answer: B. Stay of suit

23. Who can file a caveat?

a. Plaintiff only

b. Defendant only

c. Any person claiming a right to appear

d. Judge

Answer: C. Any person claiming a right to appear

24. Which section allows amendment of judgments and decrees?

a. Section 152

b. Section 115

c. Section 9

d. Section 10

Answer: A. Section 152

25. An ex parte decree can be set aside under:

a. Order IX Rule 13

b. Section 115

c. Section 11

d. Order VI

Answer: A. Order IX Rule 13

26. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, came into force on:
a. 1st January 1909

b. 1st March 1908

c. 1st January 1908

d. 15th August 1947

Answer: A) 1st January 1909

Q. 27. Under CPC, a "plaint" is:
a. A written statement filed by the defendant

b. A written application filed by the plaintiff to institute a suit

c. A decree passed by the court

d. An appeal to the higher court

Answer: B) A written application filed by the plaintiff to institute a suit

Q 28. Which Section of CPC defines “Decree”?
a. Section 2(2)

b. Section 2(9)

c. Section 3

d. Section 11

Answer: A) Section 2(2)

Q 29. Res judicata is covered under:
a. Section 9 CPC

b. Section 11 CPC

c. Order 9 CPC

d. Section 151 CPC

Answer: B) Section 11 CPC

Q 30. Which of the following is NOT a decree?
a. Dismissal of suit for default

b. Rejection of plaint

c. Determination of rights of parties

d. Preliminary decree

Answer: A) Dismissal of suit for default

Q6. Which Order of CPC deals with the procedure of “Written Statement”?

a. Order VI

b. Order VII

c. Order VIII

d. Order IX

Answer: C) Order VIII

You don’t have to memorise them. Just know which concept they relate to. Civil Procedure isn’t about memorising, it’s about knowing where to look. AIBE is an open-book test, so organise your materials, mark your Bare Act well, and keep practicing. With this approach, CPC can be one of your easiest scoring sections.

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