Subsistence-allowance
Section 57 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with subsistence-allowance. The State Government may fix scales, graduated according to rank, race and nationality, of monthly allowances payable for the subsistence of judgment-debtors. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.
The State Government may fix scales, graduated according to rank, race and nationality, of monthly allowances payable for the subsistence of judgment-debtors.
Section 57, The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908).
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Questions about Section 57
What does Section 57 of the Code of Civil Procedure deal with?
Section 57 of the Code of Civil Procedure is headed "Subsistence-allowance". The State Government may fix scales, graduated according to rank, race and nationality, of monthly allowances payable for the subsistence of judgment-debtors.
How do I find court cases under Section 57 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 57, section 57 CPC, section 57 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.
What should I read with Section 57 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 57 of the Code of Civil Procedure come into force?
Section 57 of the Code of Civil Procedure, cited as CPC 57, 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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