Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

Civil Courts Act, Gujarat.Year 2005

Civil200531 sections4 chapters

This law establishes and organizes the civil court system within the state of Gujarat. It creates a clear hierarchy of courts, including District Judges, Senior Civil Judges, and Civil Judges, to handle legal matters. The state government, in consultation with the High Court, sets up these courts and determines their jurisdiction. By defining these courts and their powers, the Act ensures that citizens have a structured and accessible legal framework to resolve civil disputes and seek justice through the proper judicial channels effectively.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II ESTABLISHMENT AND CONSTITUTION OF CIVIL COURTS →

  1. 3Classes of civil courts.
  2. 4Establishment of courts of District Judges.
  3. 5Establishment of courts of Senior Civil Judges.
  4. 6Establishment of courts of Civil Judges.
  5. 7Location of civil court.
  6. 8Seal of a civil court.
  7. 9Existing courts, their location and seat to be deemed to be established, fixed and determined under this Act.
  8. 10Posting of District Judges, Senior Civil Judges and Civil Judges.

Chapter III JURISDICTION OF CIVIL COURTS →

  1. 11Local limits of jurisdiction.
  2. 12Jurisdiction of a court of District Judge.
  3. 13Jurisdiction of a court of Senior Civil Judge.
  4. 14Jurisdiction of a court of Civil Judge.
  5. 15Appeals.
  6. 16Power to require witness or party to make oath or affirmation.
  7. 17Investment of small cause powers to courts of Senior Civil Judges or Civil Judges.
  8. 18Judges not to try suits in which they are interested, etc.
  9. 19Application of the Code.

Chapter IV MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 20Temporary vacancy of office of Principal District Judge.
  2. 21Temporary vacancy of office of Principal Senior Civil Judge or Principal Civil Judge.
  3. 22Vacation and holidays.
  4. 23Subordination of civil courts.
  5. 24Power to invest Senior Civil Judges with jurisdiction under certain Acts.
  6. 25Fees for process.
  7. 26Mode of conferring powers.
  8. 27Government suits.
  9. 28Constitution of consultative committee.
  10. 29Power of High Court to make rules.
  11. 30Repeal and savings.
  12. 31Power to remove difficulties.

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