Exclusion of jurisdiction of civil courts
Section 18B of the Enemy Property Act, 1968 deals with exclusion of jurisdiction of civil courts. [18B. Exclusion of jurisdiction of civil courts.Save as otherwise provided in this Act, no civil court or authority shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceedings in respect of any property, subject matter of this Act, as amended by the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Act, 20 The Act came into force on 10 Jul 1968.
1 [18B. Exclusion of jurisdiction of civil courts.Save as otherwise provided in this Act, no civil court or authority shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceedings in respect of any property, subject matter of this Act, as amended by the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2017, or any action taken by the Central Government or the Custodian in this regard.]
Section 18B, The Enemy Property Act, 1968 (Act 34 of 1968).
Questions about Section 18B
What does Section 18B of the Enemy Property Act deal with?
Section 18B of the Enemy Property Act is headed "Exclusion of jurisdiction of civil courts". [18B. Exclusion of jurisdiction of civil courts.Save as otherwise provided in this Act, no civil court or authority shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceedings in respect of any property, subject matter of this Act, as amended by the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Act, 20
How do I find court cases under Section 18B of the Enemy Property Act?
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: Enemy Property Act 1968 18B, section 18B Enemy Property Act 1968, section 18B of the Enemy Property Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 18B of the Enemy Property Act come into force?
Section 18B of the Enemy Property Act, cited as Enemy Property Act 1968 18B, came into force on 10 Jul 1968, having been enacted on 20 Aug 1968. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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