Section99A
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

No order under section 47 to be reversed or modified unless decision of the case is prejudicially affected

In force From 01 Jan 1909 Act 5 of 1908 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 5 of 1908 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 21 Mar 1908 In force 01 Jan 1909

Section 99A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with no order under section 47 to be reversed or modified unless decision of the case is prejudicially affected. Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of section 99, no order under section 47 shall be reversed or substantially varied, on account of any error, defect or irregularity in any proceeding relating to such order, unless such error, defect or irregularity has prejudicially affected the The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.

1[99A. No order under section 47 to be reversed or modified unless decision of the case is prejudicially affected.--Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of section 99, no order under section 47 shall be reversed or substantially varied, on account of any error, defect or irregularity in any proceeding relating to such order, unless such error, defect or irregularity has prejudicially affected the decision of the case.]

Section 99A, The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908).

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  1. High Court 06 Mar 2023 KLHC010134612023

    … The petitioners had submitted their objections to E.A.No.235/2015 and they were also heard on the application on merits. 10. The learned counsel for the respondents – decree holders is justified in his submission that in terms of Sections 99A of the Code of Civil Procedure, it is only an irregularity in the proceedings which does not affect the merits, and since the petitioners – judgment debtors are not put to any prejudice, the order impugned does not call for any interference. However, the stand of the petitioners is that, the application E.A.235/2015 …

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Questions about Section 99A

What does Section 99A of the Code of Civil Procedure deal with?

Section 99A of the Code of Civil Procedure is headed "No order under section 47 to be reversed or modified unless decision of the case is prejudicially affected". [99A. No order under section 47 to be reversed or modified unless decision of the case is prejudicially affected.--Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of section 99, no order under section 47 shall be reversed or substantially varied, on account of any error, defect or irregularity

How do I find court cases under Section 99A of the Code of Civil Procedure?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: CPC 99A, section 99A CPC, section 99A of the Code of Civil Procedure. People searching for it also type 99a cpc. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 99A of the Code of Civil Procedure, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 47 (Questions to be determined by the Court executing decree), section 99 (No decree to be reversed or modified for error or irregularity not affecting merits or jurisdiction), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 99A of the Code of Civil Procedure come into force?

Section 99A of the Code of Civil Procedure, cited as CPC 99A, came into force on 01 Jan 1909, having been enacted on 21 Mar 1908. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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