Section 13
Limitation of Jurisdiction of Civil Courts.
The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
About this Act
An Act to prescribe punishment for the preaching and practice of Untouchability for the enforcement of any disability arising therefrom and for matters connected therewith.
(1) No Civil Court shall entertain or continue any
suit or proceeding or shall pass any decree or order if the claim involved in such suit or proceeding or if
the passing of such decree or order or if such execution would in any way be contrary to the provisions of
this Act.
(2) No Court shall, in adjudicating any matter or executing any decree or order, recognise any custom or usage imposing any disability on any person on the ground of "untouchability".
(2) No Court shall, in adjudicating any matter or executing any decree or order, recognise any custom or usage imposing any disability on any person on the ground of "untouchability".