Section 13
Power of Civil Judge to refer questions of jurisdiction to High Court.
The Bombay Revenue Jurisdiction Act, 1876
About this Act
An Act to limit the jurisdiction of the Civil Courts throughout the Bombay Presidency in matters relating to the Land-revenue, and for other purposes.
If in any suit
instituted, or in any appeal presented, in a Civil Court, the Judge doubts whether he is precluded by this
Act from taking cognizance of the suit or appeal, he may refer the matter to the High Court.
The High Court may order the Judge making the reference either to proceed with the case or to return the plaint.
The order of 1[the Supreme Court] on any such reference shall be subject to appeal to Her Majesty in Council, and save as aforesaid, shall be final.
The High Court may order the Judge making the reference either to proceed with the case or to return the plaint.
The order of 1[the Supreme Court] on any such reference shall be subject to appeal to Her Majesty in Council, and save as aforesaid, shall be final.
Notes
1. Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws Order, 1950, for “Her Majesty in Council”.