When foreign States may sue
Section 84 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with when foreign States may sue. A foreign State may sue in any competent Court: Provided that the object of the suit is to enforce a private right vested in the Ruler of such State or in any officer of such State in his public capacity. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.
A foreign State may sue in any competent Court:
Provided that the object of the suit is to enforce a private right vested in the Ruler of such State or in any officer of such State in his public capacity.
Section 84, The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908).
Questions about Section 84
What does Section 84 of the Code of Civil Procedure deal with?
Section 84 of the Code of Civil Procedure is headed "When foreign States may sue". A foreign State may sue in any competent Court: Provided that the object of the suit is to enforce a private right vested in the Ruler of such State or in any officer of such State in his public capacity.
How do I find court cases under Section 84 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 84, section 84 CPC, section 84 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 84 of the Code of Civil Procedure come into force?
Section 84 of the Code of Civil Procedure, cited as CPC 84, 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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