Exemption from arrest and personal appearance
Section 81 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with exemption from arrest and personal appearance. In a suit instituted against a public officer in respect of any act purporting to be done by him in his official capacity— (a) the defendant shall not be liable to arrest nor his property to attachment otherwise than in execution of a decree, and, (b) where the Court is satisfied that the defendant The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.
In a suit instituted against a public officer in respect of any act purporting to be done by him in his official capacity—
(a) the defendant shall not be liable to arrest nor his property to attachment otherwise than in execution of a decree, and,
(b) where the Court is satisfied that the defendant cannot absent himself from his duty without detriment to the public service, it shall exempt him from appearing in person.
Section 81, The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908).
Questions about Section 81
What does Section 81 of the Code of Civil Procedure deal with?
Section 81 of the Code of Civil Procedure is headed "Exemption from arrest and personal appearance". In a suit instituted against a public officer in respect of any act purporting to be done by him in his official capacity— (a) the defendant shall not be liable to arrest nor his property to attachment otherwise than in execution of a decree, and, (b) where the Court is satisfied that the defendant
How do I find court cases under Section 81 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 81, section 81 CPC, section 81 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 81 of the Code of Civil Procedure come into force?
Section 81 of the Code of Civil Procedure, cited as CPC 81, 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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