Section 10 CPC embodies the principle of 'stay of suit' — where a previously instituted suit is pending between the same parties on the same matter in a court competent to grant the relief, the later suit is stayed. This prevents parallel proceedings and conflicting decisions.

1. 1 Pick up CPC.
2. 2 Go to Section 10 — Stay of suit.
3. 3 Read: later suit stayed if earlier suit pending between same parties on same matter.