Act Number: 5

Act Name: The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Year: 1908

Enactment Date: 1908-03-21

Long Title: An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of the Courts of Civil Judicature.

Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice

Department: Legislative Department

Section 56: Prohibition of arrest or detention of women in execution of decree for money.
    Notwithstanding anything in this Part, the Court shall not order the arrest or detention in the civil prison of a woman in execution of a decree for the payment of money.
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