Prohibition of arrest or detention of women in execution of decree for money
Section 56 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with prohibition of arrest or detention of women in execution of decree for money. Notwithstanding anything in this Part, the Court shall not order the arrest or detention in the civil prison of a woman in execution of a decree for the payment of money. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.
Notwithstanding anything in this Part, the Court shall not order the arrest or detention in the civil prison of a woman in execution of a decree for the payment of money.
Section 56, The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908).
Questions about Section 56
What does Section 56 of the Code of Civil Procedure deal with?
Section 56 of the Code of Civil Procedure is headed "Prohibition of arrest or detention of women in execution of decree for money". Notwithstanding anything in this Part, the Court shall not order the arrest or detention in the civil prison of a woman in execution of a decree for the payment of money.
How do I find court cases under Section 56 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 56, section 56 CPC, section 56 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 56 of the Code of Civil Procedure come into force?
Section 56 of the Code of Civil Procedure, cited as CPC 56, 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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