CPC · Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Section 79 CPC

Suits by or against Government

Procedure & effect

1[79. Suits by or against Government.--In a suit by or against the Government, the authority to be named as plaintiff or defendant, as the case may be, shall be

(a) in the case of a suit by or against the Central Government, 2[the Union of India], and

(b) in the case of a suit by or against a State Government, the State.]

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FAQ — Section 79 CPC

Section 79 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) deals with “Suits by or against Government”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

1[79. Suits by or against Government.--In a suit by or against the Government, the authority to be named as plaintiff or defendant, as the case may be, shall be (a) in the case of a suit by or against the Central Government, 2[the Union of India], and (b) in the case of a suit by or against a State Government, the State.]

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.