Abstract
Code of Civil Procedure 1908 or CPC, 1908 is even though a procedural code, it deals with certain substantive rights. This research presents a detailed study into such civil rights covered and governed by CPC through decided case laws. S.9 of CPC is particularly relevant in this context. Here, Part I deals with case laws deciding the scope of ‘suits civil in nature’ and thereby recognizing certain civil rights of citizens under CPC. Part II outlines the conditions under which civil courts are empowered to deal with subject matter coming under the jurisdiction of specialized administrative tribunals followed by Conclusion and bibliography