Civil and criminal jurisdiction of the Court of the Judicial Commissioner
Section 8 of the Manipur (Courts) Act, 1955 deals with civil and criminal jurisdiction of the Court of the Judicial Commissioner. Save as otherwise provided by this Act or any other law for the time being in force, the Court of the Judicial Commissioner shall, with reference to any civil or criminal proceeding under any law for the time being in force in the [Union territory of Manipur], be the highest court of appeal, revisio The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1956.
Save as otherwise provided by this Act or any other law for the time being in force, the Court of the Judicial Commissioner shall, with reference to any civil or criminal proceeding under any law for the time being in force in the 1 [Union territory of Manipur], be the highest court of appeal, revision or reference.
Section 8, The Manipur (Courts) Act, 1955 (Act 56 of 1955).
Questions about Section 8
What does Section 8 of the Manipur (Courts) Act deal with?
Section 8 of the Manipur (Courts) Act is headed "Civil and criminal jurisdiction of the Court of the Judicial Commissioner". Save as otherwise provided by this Act or any other law for the time being in force, the Court of the Judicial Commissioner shall, with reference to any civil or criminal proceeding under any law for the time being in force in the [Union territory of Manipur], be the highest court of appeal, revisio
How do I find court cases under Section 8 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 8, section 8 Manipur Courts Act 1955, section 8 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 8 of the Manipur (Courts) Act come into force?
Section 8 of the Manipur (Courts) Act, cited as Manipur Courts Act 1955 8, 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
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 25 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.