Yes, Indian procedural law recognizes certain exceptions to the prohibition on splitting causes of action under Order II Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Courts may permit separate suits when the causes of action are distinct, arise from different transactions, or when joining them could cause procedural inconvenience or prejudice. For example, if two claims arise from unrelated contracts or involve independent rights, they can lawfully form the subject of separate suits. Additionally, where the first relief claimed becomes unavailable or is contingent, courts may allow a subsequent suit for a newly matured or distinct cause of action, as affirmed by the Supreme Court in Order II Rule 2 CPC Doesn’t Mean Different Causes of Action From Same Transaction Must Be Included in a Single Suit (2025). Similarly, exceptions exist when joinder of claims may delay or embarrass proceedings, justifying court‑directed separation under Order II Rule 6. Thus, while the rule aims to avoid multiplicity of suits, it provides flexibility to ensure procedural fairness and efficient adjudication in complex or evolving legal situations.
