Case of Manjula vs DA Sirinivas, SC Judgement Dated 8th May 2026. The apex court held that courts must undertake a meaningful and holistic reading of a plaint while exercising powers under Order VII Rule 11 CPC to prevent frivolous or statutorily barred claims from proceeding to trial. The Bench observed that clever drafting cannot create an illusory cause of action to validate transactions prohibited by law.