Transfer of decree to Court in another State
Section 40 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with transfer of decree to Court in another State. Where a decree is sent for execution in another State, it shall be sent to such Court and executed in such manner as may be prescribed by rules in force in that State. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.
Where a decree is sent for execution in another State, it shall be sent to such Court and executed in such manner as may be prescribed by rules in force in that State.
Section 40, The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908).
Questions about Section 40
What does Section 40 of the Code of Civil Procedure deal with?
Section 40 of the Code of Civil Procedure is headed "Transfer of decree to Court in another State". Where a decree is sent for execution in another State, it shall be sent to such Court and executed in such manner as may be prescribed by rules in force in that State.
How do I find court cases under Section 40 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 40, section 40 CPC, section 40 of the Code of Civil Procedure. People searching for it also type cpc 40 compressor manual. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 40 of the Code of Civil Procedure come into force?
Section 40 of the Code of Civil Procedure, cited as CPC 40, 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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