Other powers of a bench of two Judges.

The powers of the High Court in relation to the following matters shall be exercised by a Bench of two Judges:—

1. (i) a reference,-

1. (a) under section 113 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; 1[(b) under section 395 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974).]
   • (ii) an application under rule 2 of Order XLV of the First Schedule to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; 1[(iii) x x x] 1[(iv) exercise of powers under clause (1) of article 226 of the Constitution of India where such power relates to the issue of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus;
2. (iva) an appeal from any original judgment, order or decree passed by a single Judge in exercise of the powers under clause (1) of article 226, article 227 and article 228 of the Constitution of India.]
   • (v) all other matters not expressly provided for in this Act, or any other law for the time being in force.

¹ Substituted by Act 13 of 1980 w.e.f. 17.11.1980 by notification

¹ Omitted by Act 13 of 1980 w.e.f. 17.11.1980

¹ Substituted by Act 12 of 1973 w.e.f. 16.07.1973