This book presents the accurate exposition of the statutory provisions and complicated provision in a facile manner with the help of leading cases, illustrations and decisions of the Supreme Court as well as various High Courts. Different amendments made in the years 1976, 1999 and 2002 have been incorporated in appropriate areas. Moreover, impact of limitation on Civil Suit and advantages of Lok Adalat have also been inserted to enhance the qualitative value of the book. A large number of decided cases have been included in the book in a simple and lucid manner, so that students of law and aspirants of various competitive examinations can easily understand the convoluted and complicated questions of law.