Lexis Nexis’s The Code of Civil Procedure (Abridged) by Dinshah Fardunji Mulla – 19th Edition 2026.

Mulla’s The Code of Civil Procedure (Abridged) is more than just a textbook; it is a historic legal classic read and cited in every court across the country. As one of the oldest and longest-serving texts on the subject, this work has received the undeterred adulation of the legal fraternity since its very first publication in 1906. This 19th Edition (2026) upholds the commentary’s unique precision and easy readability while steadfastly guiding a new generation of practitioners through modern civil litigation.

The Modern Litigation Landscape

The 19th Edition bridges the gap between historical procedural principles and modern legislative mandates. It is meticulously updated to serve the contemporary courtroom:

• The Mediation Act, 2023: For the first time, the commentary comprehensively addresses the integration of the Mediation Act into civil procedure, detailing how mandatory pre-litigation mediation and settlement mechanics intersect with the traditional CPC timeline.

• Critical Case Law Analysis: The text does not merely list cases; it critically analyzes them. Recent judicial pronouncements, including R Muniammal @ Selvarathi (Died) & Ors v AK Iyappan, are dissected to show their practical impact on civil suits.

• Lucid Presentation: Striking the perfect balance, the “Abridged” format delivers exhaustive procedural knowledge without the overwhelming bulk of a multi-volume set, making it ideal for daily desk reference.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Judges & Trial Advocates: An indispensable, daily courtroom tool for navigating procedural bottlenecks, injunctions, and the new mediation mandates.

• Law Students (LL.B. / LL.M.): The ultimate academic companion that transforms the intimidating CPC into a logically structured, readable syllabus.

• Researchers & Academicians: Provides the historical context and critical analysis required for deep jurisprudential study and publication.

About the Historic Author

Sir Dinshah Fardunji Mulla (1868 – 1934) Sir D.F. Mulla was one of India’s most distinguished legal scholars, jurists, and judges. Born into a Parsi merchant family in Bombay, his journey into law was famously inspired by a personal letter from the British poet laureate Lord Alfred Tennyson. Mulla co-founded the prominent law firm Mulla & Mulla in 1895, served as the principal of Government Law College, Bombay, and was knighted in 1930. He ultimately attained global elite status when appointed to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.

Today, his masterly treatises—particularly his commentaries on the Code of Civil Procedure—remain the ultimate foundational texts for Indian civil litigation, continually updated and heavily cited by the Supreme Court of India.

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