Temporary vacancy in the office of a subordinate judge or munsiff
Section 38 of the Manipur (Courts) Act, 1955 deals with temporary vacancy in the office of a subordinate judge or munsiff. In the event of death, suspension or temporary absence of a subordinate-judge or a munsiff, the district judge may empower any other subordinate judge or munsiff of the same civil district to continue the duties of the vacated court of the subordinate judge or munsiff either at the place of such cou The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1956.
In the event of death, suspension or temporary absence of a subordinate-judge or a munsiff, the district judge may empower any other subordinate judge or munsiff of the same civil district to continue the duties of the vacated court of the subordinate judge or munsiff either at the place of such court or of his own court but in every such case the register and record of the court shall be kept distinct.
Section 38, The Manipur (Courts) Act, 1955 (Act 56 of 1955).
Questions about Section 38
What does Section 38 of the Manipur (Courts) Act deal with?
Section 38 of the Manipur (Courts) Act is headed "Temporary vacancy in the office of a subordinate judge or munsiff". In the event of death, suspension or temporary absence of a subordinate-judge or a munsiff, the district judge may empower any other subordinate judge or munsiff of the same civil district to continue the duties of the vacated court of the subordinate judge or munsiff either at the place of such cou
How do I find court cases under Section 38 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 38, section 38 Manipur Courts Act 1955, section 38 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 38 of the Manipur (Courts) Act come into force?
Section 38 of the Manipur (Courts) Act, cited as Manipur Courts Act 1955 38, 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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