Once the case is disposed stating plaint returned, can the court reopen the same case suo moto?

If the market value is enhanced then the court can do it.

What is the Case No? Which Court?

A civil Court has the powers to review its decisions suo moto.

After disposal of the suit it cannot be recalled suo motu by the court.

What is basis / reason for return of the plaint ?

What is the opinion and advise of the lawyer engaged by you ?

Thank you for the reply sir.

The court disposed the case stating, the plaintiffs share is less than 5 lacs and this would not come under this jurisdiction. So plaint returned and asked to present it before the proper court. This is a partition suit and 15 years old. 5 days later court itself reopens the case suo moto stating this suit would fall under this jurisdiction only , court made a mistake , due to courts fault parties should not suffer and revoked last order and reopened to its original stage.

Unbelievable statement / facts.

It is better to consult the lawyer engaged by you, if you have faith in him/her. Otherwise, consult some other local prudent lawyer with relevant records for proper analyses  of facts / documents and professional advise for further proceeding.

What is the Case No.? Which Court?

Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), a judge generally has the power to recall an order and restore a suit suo moto (on their own initiative), provided specific legal criteria are met.

Courts possess inherent powers to correct their own mistakes (actus curiae neminem gravabit – an act of the court shall prejudice no man). If the court realizes within a very short window (e.g., 5 days) that the order returning the plaint under Order 7 Rule 10 contained an error—such as an arithmetic miscalculation of pecuniary valuation or a misunderstanding of local jurisdiction amendments—it can exercise its inherent powers suo moto to restore the case under section 151 cpc.

A court can review its own judgment or order for an error apparent on the face of the record. While review applications are typically filed by parties, courts routinely invoke Section 151 to recall inadvertent or per incuriam (issued due to oversight) procedural orders.