Civil Litigation Drafting

Where Procedure Meets Practice

Welcome to the Civil Litigation Drafting Series, an initiative by Ravindra’s Legal aimed at bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical litigation skills.

Most law schools teach the theory of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), but few focus on the practical art of drafting — the skill that shapes every civil case. This series is designed for law students, interns, and practicing advocates who wish to learn how to draft civil litigation documents step by step, with real-world formats and guidance from actual court practice.

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Objectives of the Series

The Civil Litigation Drafting Series aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic learning path, covering:

·         Structure, language, and principles of pleadings under the CPC

·         Practical drafting formats used before Civil Courts, Appellate Courts, Tribunals, and High Courts

·         Drafting under special statutes such as the Consumer Protection Act, RERA Act, and Motor Vehicles Act

·         Templates, checklists, and explanatory commentary to assist confident drafting

Each module in the series follows a uniform and structured format, comprising:

1.      Legal Provisions – explaining the statutory and procedural framework

2.      Draft Format – outlining the essential structure and components

3.      Drafting Strategy – practical tips, advocacy insights, and common mistakes

4.      Sample Formats for Download – ready-to-use templates for learning and practice

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Structure of the Series

·         The Civil Litigation Drafting Series consists of 18 modules, divided into 9 thematic parts.

·         The complete index of the series is reproduced below for reference.

PART A – Drafting of Legal Notices and Replies

(1) Drafting of Legal Notices and Replies - A Practical Guide (CIVILLITIGATION DRAFTING 1)

Sample Formats for Practice Legal Notices and Replies -

1.      Notice for defamation

2.      Notice for termination of agreement and refund of amount

3.      Notice for recovery of money

4.      Notice for compensation for Delay in Possession of Flat

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PART B – Drafting of Pleadings

(2) Understanding the Rules of Pleadings (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 2)

(3) Drafting of Plaint and Exhibits attached to Plaint (CIVIL LITIGATIONDRAFTING 3)

(4) Drafting of Written Statement (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 4)

(5) Drafting of Interim Applications, Notice of Motions (NM) and Chamber Summons (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 5)

(6) Drafting of Affidavit of Service, Writ of Summons, etc.(CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 6)

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PART C – Drafting of Some Particular Kinds of Civil Suits

(7) Drafting of Some Particular Kinds of Civil Suits (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 7)

a. Suits for declaration
b. Suits for injunction
c. Suit for partition
d. Suits for infringement of copyright
e. Suits for defamation

f. Suits for specific performance

 

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PART D – Drafting of Summary Suits

(8) Understanding the drafting under Summary Suits (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 8)

a. Plaint
d. Summons for judgment
e. Leave to defend (reply to summons for judgment)

f. Application for recall / setting aside judgment and decree

(9) Drafting of Some Particular Kinds of Summary Suits (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 9)
a. Summary suit for recovery of money

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PART E – Drafting of Evidence (Examination-in-Chief) and Written Arguments

(10) Drafting of Evidence (Examination-in-Chief) (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 10)

(11) Drafting of Written Arguments (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 11)

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PART F – Drafting of Miscellaneous Applications under CPC

(12) Drafting of Some Miscellaneous Applications under CPC (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 12)
a. Application for caveat
b. Application for amendment of plaint (O.6 R.17)
c. Application for rejection of plaint (O.7 R.11)
d. Application for setting aside ex parte decree (O.9 R.13)
e. Application for permission to withdraw from suit (O.23 R.1)
f. Application for temporary injunction (O.39 R.1 & 2)

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PART G – Drafting of Appeals and Revision

(13) Drafting of Appeal (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 13)

(14) Drafting of Revision Application (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 14)

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PART H – Drafting of Writ Petitions

(15) Drafting of Civil Writ Petitions (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 15)

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PART I – Drafting of Applications / Complaints under Special Statutes

(16) Drafting under the Consumer Protection Act (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 16)

a. Drafting of consumer complaint
b. Drafting of written statement / reply by opponent
c. Drafting of affidavit of evidence

d. Drafting of written arguments

(17) Drafting under the RERA Act (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 17)

a. Drafting of complaint to MahaRERA Authority

b. Drafting of appeal to Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal

(18) Drafting of Application for Motor Accident Claim before MACT (CIVIL LITIGATION DRAFTING 18)

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