Classes of subordinate civil courts
Section 16 of the Manipur (Courts) Act, 1955 deals with classes of subordinate civil courts. In addition to the Court of the Judicial Commissioner and the courts of small causes established under the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 (IX of 1887), and the courts established under any other law for the time being in force, there shall be the following classes of civil courts in the [Un The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1956.
In addition to the Court of the Judicial Commissioner and the courts of small causes established under the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 (IX of 1887), and the courts established under any other law for the time being in force, there shall be the following classes of civil courts in the 1 [Union territory of Manipur], namely:—
(i) the district court;
(ii) the court of a subordinate judge;
(iii) the court of a munsiff:
Provided that the court of a subordinate judge shall be established only with effect from such date as the Chief Commissioner may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.
Section 16, The Manipur (Courts) Act, 1955 (Act 56 of 1955).
Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Manipur (Courts) Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Manipur (Courts) Act is headed "Classes of subordinate civil courts". In addition to the Court of the Judicial Commissioner and the courts of small causes established under the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 (IX of 1887), and the courts established under any other law for the time being in force, there shall be the following classes of civil courts in the [Un
How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Manipur (Courts) 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: Manipur Courts Act 1955 16, section 16 Manipur Courts Act 1955, section 16 of the Manipur (Courts) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 16 of the Manipur (Courts) Act come into force?
Section 16 of the Manipur (Courts) Act, cited as Manipur Courts Act 1955 16, came into force on 01 Mar 1956, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 39. Power to confer powers of civil courts on officers in Hill Areas and procedure before the courts of such officers321 words
- 34. Revisional powers of the Court of the Judicial Commissioner292 words
- 40. Power of the Judicial Commissioner to make rules276 words
- 44. Pending proceedings259 words
- 25. Exercise by subordinate judges and munsiffs of jurisdiction of district courts in certain proceedings231 words
- 36. Temporary vacancy in the office of district judge164 words
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