Section 26
Subordinate Courts.
The Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur (New State) Act, 1954
About this Act
An Act to provide for the formation of the new State of Himachal Pradesh by uniting the existing States of Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur, and for matters connected therewith.
All Courts which immediately before the commencement of this Act
were exercising lawful powers, authority and jurisdiction under the superintendence and control of
either of the existing Courts in any area forming part of the new State shall, until further provision is
made by a competent legislature or authority, continue to exercise their respective powers, authority
and jurisdiction in that area under the superintendence and control of the new Court.