Dhnanjy Gupta, BA.LLB (Hons.), United World School of Law, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, India
ABSTRACT
Under the Indian Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), deemed admissions are an important procedural tool in the litigation of civil matters. Deemed admissions ensure that allegations are deemed admitted when a party fails adequately to deny them or reply to them, thus speeding up judicial procedure. This paper explores the scope and applicability of deemed admissions, as well as the consequences that arise from this concept. It discusses major CPC provisions such as Order VIII Rule 5 and Order XII Rule 6. These compel parties to clearly articulate their case in pleadings; no trial of undisputed facts is wasted this way, and decisions depend exclusively on admissions. The author also examines court interpretations based on landmark judgments and demonstrates how judges balance procedural economy with equity. This paper focuses on the applied value of deemed admissions in civil litigation. A case law and doctrinal analysis takes a critical look into this area, outlining how it tends to fasttrack procedures but also binds parties to considerable obligation to ensure proper pleadings. It also highlights the judicial discretion as it expounds on the limiting conditions within which courts can grant withdrawal or amendment of admissions. The scope of the research is to show how crucial considered admissions are in providing speedy justice and making lighter work for the system.
Keywords: Deemed Admission, Order VIII Rule 5, Order XII Rule 6, Civil Litigation, Procedural efficiency
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