Section42
The Works of Defence Act, 1903

Code of Civil Procedure to apply to proceedings before Court

In force From 20 Mar 1903 Act 7 of 1903 As on 23 Oct 2026

Act 7 of 1903 Ministry Defence Enacted 20 Mar 1903 In force 20 Mar 1903

Section 42 of the Works of Defence Act, 1903 deals with code of Civil Procedure to apply to proceedings before Court. Save in so far as they may be inconsistent with anything contained in this Act, the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure1(14 of 1882) shall apply to all proceedings before the Court under this Act. The Act came into force on 20 Mar 1903.

Save in so far as they may be inconsistent with anything contained in this Act, the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure1(14 of 1882) shall apply to all proceedings before the Court under this Act.

Section 42, The Works of Defence Act, 1903 (Act 7 of 1903).

Questions about Section 42

What does Section 42 of the Works of Defence Act deal with?

Section 42 of the Works of Defence Act is headed "Code of Civil Procedure to apply to proceedings before Court". Save in so far as they may be inconsistent with anything contained in this Act, the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure1(14 of 1882) shall apply to all proceedings before the Court under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 42 of the Works of Defence 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: Works Defence Act 1903 42, section 42 Works Defence Act 1903, section 42 of the Works of Defence Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 42 of the Works of Defence Act come into force?

Section 42 of the Works of Defence Act, cited as Works Defence Act 1903 42, came into force on 20 Mar 1903, having been enacted on 20 Mar 1903. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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