Section48
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

[Repealed.]

In force From 01 Jan 1909 Act 5 of 1908 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 48 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with [Repealed.]. [Execution barred in certain cases.] Rep. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.

[Execution barred in certain cases.] Rep. by the Limitation Act, 1963 (36 of 1963), s. 28 (w.e.f.1-1- 1964).

STATE AMENDMENT.

Rajasthan.

Insertion of new section 48 A.- After section 48 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act V of 1908), in its application thereof to the State of Rajasthan, the following new section shall be, and be deemed always to have been inserted, namely:--

48-A- Varied application of section 48.- For the purposes of the application of section 48 to the State of Rajasthan;-

(i) a decree, made before the twenty-fifth day of January, 1950, in those parts of Rajasthan where a corresponding provision did not then exist, shall, unless it shall have become time-barred or otherwise infructuous before the said day in accordance with any law then prevailing in those parts, be deemed to have been made on the said day, and

(ii) Where a decree might have been made before the twenty-fifth day of January, 1950 in those parts of Rajasthan where a corresponding provision then existed, with a period longer than twelve years provided therein such longer period or the period of twelve years form the said day whichever expires first shall be the period after which, according to section 48, no order for execution shall be made.

[Vide Rajasthan Act XX of 1952, s. 2].

Section 48, The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908).

Questions about Section 48

What does Section 48 of the Code of Civil Procedure deal with?

Section 48 of the Code of Civil Procedure is headed "[Repealed.]". [Execution barred in certain cases.] Rep.

How do I find court cases under Section 48 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 48, section 48 CPC, section 48 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 48 of the Code of Civil Procedure come into force?

Section 48 of the Code of Civil Procedure, cited as CPC 48, 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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