Section 17

Suits for immovable property situate within jurisdiction of different Courts.

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

  • Act 5 of 1908
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of the Courts of Civil Judicature.

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    Where a suit is to obtain relief respecting, or compensation for wrong to, immovable property situate within the jurisdiction of different Courts. the suit may be instituted in any Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction any portion of the property is situate :
        Provided that, in respect of the value of the subject-matter of the suit, the entire claim is cognizable by such Court.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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