Section 22
Power of village courts to dismiss or refuse to entertain complaint.
The Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the constitution and functions of Village Authorities in the hill areas of the Union territory of Manipur.
(1) If upon the fact of the
complaint, or on examining the complaint, the village court is of opinion that the complaint is frivolous
vexatious or untrue, it shall dismiss the case by order in writing.
(2) If at any time it appears to the village court—
(a) that it has no jurisdiction to cry the case, or
(b) that the offence is one for which the sentence which the court is competent to pass would be inadequate, or
(c) that the case is one which should not be tried by the court,
it shall direct the complainant to the proper court.
(2) If at any time it appears to the village court—
(a) that it has no jurisdiction to cry the case, or
(b) that the offence is one for which the sentence which the court is competent to pass would be inadequate, or
(c) that the case is one which should not be tried by the court,
it shall direct the complainant to the proper court.