Section 5
Jurisdiction of High Court of Delhi.
The Delhi High Court Act, 1966
About this Act
An Act to provide for the constitution of a High Court for the Union territory of Delhi, for the extension of the jurisdiction of that High Court to the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh and for matters connected therewith.
(1) The High Court of Delhi shall have, in respect of the
territories for the time being included in the Union territory of Delhi, all such original, appellate and other
jurisdiction as, under the law in force immediately before the appointed day, is exercisable in respect of
the said territories by the High Court of Punjab.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, the High Court of Delhi shall also have in respect of the said territories ordinary original civil jurisdiction in every suit the value of which exceeds 1 [rupees two crore.]
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, the High Court of Delhi shall also have in respect of the said territories ordinary original civil jurisdiction in every suit the value of which exceeds 1 [rupees two crore.]
Notes
1. Subs. by Act 23 of 2015, s. 2, for "rupees twenty lakhs" (w.e.f. 26-10-2015).