An injunction is an equitable judicial remedy restraining a party from doing a specified act or compelling the restoration of a legal status quo in civil and property matters.
Key Legal Takeaway
Securing a temporary injunction under Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure requires concurrently satisfying three tests: prima facie case, balance of convenience, and demonstrable irreparable injury.
1. Temporary vs. Permanent Injunctions
A temporary injunction is granted at any stage of a suit to preserve property status quo until disposal. A permanent injunction is decreed after full trial under Section 38 of the Specific Relief Act.
2. The Three Concurrent Golden Principles
The plaintiff must establish a strong prima facie case of title or lawful possession, show that balance of convenience favors restraint, and prove that monetary damages would be inadequate.
3. Mandatory Requirements under Order 39 Rule 3
When seeking ex-parte interim injunction without notice, the court must record reasons for dispensing with notice, and the plaintiff must promptly deliver suit papers to the defendant.
4. Consequences of Injunction Disobedience
Under Order 39 Rule 2A CPC, breach of an injunction order can result in property attachment and civil imprisonment for up to three months.
Frequently Asked Questions
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