CPC Section 22 | Transfer of Suits | When Can a Defendant Seek Transfer? | Judiciary Preparation

In this video, we explain Section 22 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), 1908, which deals with the Power of the Court to Transfer Suits at the request of the defendant.

This section is one of the most searched CPC topics for Judiciary aspirants and frequently asked in:
✔ Judiciary Prelims
✔ Judiciary Mains
✔ Civil Judge Interviews
✔ LLB Exams
✔ ADA Exams

💡 What Section 22 CPC Covers:

✔ When a defendant can apply for transfer of a suit
✔ Transfer from one competent court to another
✔ Conditions for applying for transfer
✔ What is “place of suing” under Sections 15–20 CPC?
✔ Mandatory requirement: Application must be made at the earliest possible opportunity
✔ How Section 22 connects with Section 23 CPC (Next Stage)
✔ Practical examples & case law used in Judiciary exams
✔ Difference between transfer under Section 22 and Section 24 CPC

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Sections 15–20 CPC, Territorial Jurisdiction, CPC Notes.

This explanation is extremely useful for:
UP, MP, Delhi, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra & All India Judiciary exams.

⏳ Timeline

00:00 – Introduction
00:40 – Section 22 Bare Text
01:50 – When Can a Defendant Seek Transfer?
03:10 – Conditions for Transfer Application
04:00 – “Earliest Possible Opportunity” Meaning
05:05 – Link with Sections 15–20 CPC
06:00 – Difference Between Section 22 and Section 24
06:45 – Judiciary Exam Key Points
07:00 – Conclusion

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