Civil Law is different from Criminal Law. The fundamental objects of Civil Law is to deliver justice against civil wrong. These disputes are civil in nature and have no relevance with the Criminal law.
The primary purpose of Civil Law is to resolve the disputes amongst the litigants. The Civil Laws are guided by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Indian Contract Act, Land Laws, Specific Performance Act, Specific Relief Act, Maharashtra Rent Control Act, Arbitration and Conciliation Act are the few amongst others which are guided by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Main part of Civil Laws are:-
- Institution of Suits
- Suits in general
- Suits in Particular
- Decree/Judgment
- Execution, Attachment and Sale, Recovery, Arrest and Detention.
- It can be initiated against any person or body incorporate or against the Government.