# The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Section 26: Institution of suits

- Act: The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908)
- In force from: 1909-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/cpc/section/26/

## Text

1[(1)] Every suit shall be instituted by the presentation of a plaint or in such other manner as may be prescribed. 2[(2) In every plaint, facts shall be proved by affidavit.] *[Provided that such an affidavit shall be in the form and manner as prescribed under Order VI of Rule 15A.]

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