Section 16

Exclusive jurisdiction of Courts of Small Causes.

The Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887

  • Act 9 of 1887
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Department of Justice
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Courts of Small Causes established beyond the Presidency-towns.

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    Save as expressly provided by this Act or by any other enactment for the time being in force, a suit cognizable by a Court of Small Causes shall not be tried by any other Court having jurisdiction within the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Court of Small Causes by which the suit is triable.

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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