The 3-adjournment cap was introduced to combat delay. Courts must record reasons for each adjournment and may impose costs. This is distinct from the BNSS limit on criminal trial adjournments.

1. 1 Pick up CPC.
2. 2 Go to Order XVII Rule 1.
3. 3 Read: 'no such adjournment shall be granted more than three times to a party during hearing of the suit.'

The text reads: Order XVII Rule 1: Maximum 3 adjournments per party during hearing of the suit.