Procedure in disposing of case stated
Section 59 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 deals with procedure in disposing of case stated. The High Court, upon the hearing of any such case, shall decide the questions raised thereby, and shall deliver its judgment thereon containing the grounds on which such decision is founded. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1899.
(1) The High Court, 1*** upon the hearing of any such case, shall decide the questions raised thereby, and shall deliver its judgment thereon containing the grounds on which such decision is founded.
(2) The Court shall send to the Revenue-authority by which the case was stated, a copy of such judgment under the seal of the Court and the signature of the Registrar; and the Revenue-authority shall, on receiving such copy, dispose of the case conformably to such judgment.
Section 59, The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Act 2 of 1899).
Questions about Section 59
What does Section 59 of the Indian Stamp Act deal with?
Section 59 of the Indian Stamp Act is headed "Procedure in disposing of case stated". The High Court, upon the hearing of any such case, shall decide the questions raised thereby, and shall deliver its judgment thereon containing the grounds on which such decision is founded.
How do I find court cases under Section 59 of the Indian Stamp 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: Stamp Act 59, section 59 Stamp Act, section 59 of the Indian Stamp Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 59 of the Indian Stamp Act come into force?
Section 59 of the Indian Stamp Act, cited as Stamp Act 59, came into force on 01 Jul 1899, having been enacted on 27 Jan 1899. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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