Vidhi Codex

THE MADHYA PRADESH CIVIL COURTS ACT, 1958

The Madhya Pradesh Civil Courts Act, 1958

Civil195830 sections4 chapters

This law establishes the structure for civil courts in Madhya Pradesh, creating different levels of courts such as the Principal District Judge and Civil Judges. It defines the qualifications and appointment of judges while setting clear limits on the value of cases each court can handle. Lower courts manage smaller financial disputes, while higher courts handle larger matters. By organizing these judicial bodies and defining their jurisdiction, the Act ensures a clear and efficient system for resolving civil disputes throughout the state.

Start reading →Read full ActSections

Chapter II CONSTITUTION OF CIVIL COURTS →

  1. 3Classes of Civil Courts
  2. 4Civil Districts .
  3. 5Establishment of Civil Courts— The State Government shall establish
  4. 6Original Jurisdiction of Civil Courts .
  5. 7Principal Civil Courts of original jurisdiction.
  6. 8Appointment of additional Judges.
  7. 9Officer who is a Judge of one Court may be appointed an Additional Judge of another Court or of other Courts.
  8. 10Civil Judge, Senior Division and two hundred rupees in the case of the Court of a Civil Judge, Junior Division.
  9. 11Jurisdiction under the Indian Divorce Act.
  10. 12Place of sitting of Civil Courts.

Chapter III APPELLATE JURISDICTION →

  1. 13Appellate Jurisdiction.

Chapter IV ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL →

  1. 14Superintendence and control over Civil Courts and the Judges in the district
  2. 15Power to distribute business.
  3. 16Judges not to try cases in which they are personally interested.- (1) No

Chapter V MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS →

  1. 17Repealed by M.
  2. 18Act 5 of 1979.
  3. 19Delegation of powers of Principal District Judge .
  4. 20Continuance of powers of officers.
  5. 21Vacations.
  6. 22Seal.
  7. 23Power to make rules .
  8. 24Repeals and savings.
  9. 25Transitional provisions
  10. 26Construction of references.
  11. 27Pending suits and proceedings.
  12. 28Amendment of laws relating to Courts of Small Causes.

PDF: pending for this language.