Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | S. 151 Inherent powers of court

S. 151. Saving of inherent powers of Court— Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to limit or otherwise affect the inherent power of the Court to make such orders as may be necessary for the ends of justice or to prevent abuse of the process of the Court.

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* Inherent powers – grant of relief – only if grant of the relief is not prohibited under any provision.
AIR 2004 SC 2093 C (Shipping Corporation of India v. Machado Brothers)