Section116
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Part to apply only to certain High Courts

In force From 01 Jan 1909 Act 5 of 1908 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 5 of 1908 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 21 Mar 1908 In force 01 Jan 1909

Section 116 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with part to apply only to certain High Courts. 1, 2This Part applies only to High Courts [not being the court of a Judicial Commissioner]. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.

1, 2This Part applies only to High Courts 2 [not being the court of a Judicial Commissioner].

Section 116, The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908).

Questions about Section 116

What does Section 116 of the Code of Civil Procedure deal with?

Section 116 of the Code of Civil Procedure is headed "Part to apply only to certain High Courts". 1, 2This Part applies only to High Courts [not being the court of a Judicial Commissioner].

How do I find court cases under Section 116 of the Code of Civil Procedure?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: CPC 116, section 116 CPC, section 116 of the Code of Civil Procedure. People searching for it also type 116d cpc and s 116 cpc. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 116 of the Code of Civil Procedure come into force?

Section 116 of the Code of Civil Procedure, cited as CPC 116, came into force on 01 Jan 1909, having been enacted on 21 Mar 1908. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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