To prevent dismissal of a case due to lack of pecuniary jurisdiction, plaintiffs should first accurately assess and state the value of the subject matter in the plaint in accordance with the Suits Valuation Act, 1887 and the Court Fees Act, 1870. They must ensure that the plaint’s valuation—for both jurisdiction and court fees—falls within the monetary limits of the court before which the suit is filed. It is a best practice to verify local notifications or amendments specifying pecuniary limits and, if necessary, consult legal counsel or refer to previous judgments to confirm proper valuation. If an error in valuation is discovered early, the plaintiff should immediately move an application under Order VI Rule 17 CPC to amend the plaint, correcting the valuation and, if required, seeking the plaint’s return under Order VII Rule 10 CPC for presentation before the competent court. Prompt correction demonstrates good faith, prevents procedural delays, and preserves the suit’s validity under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963, which allows exclusion of time spent in a court without jurisdiction.
