The Bombay City Civil Court Act, 1948
The Bombay City Civil Court Act, 1948
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The Bombay City Civil Court Act, 1948 establishes and regulates the civil court system in Greater Bombay for civil lawsuits valued up to ten crore rupees. It applies to litigants and legal professionals in the Greater Bombay area, excluding specific specialized matters like marriage, insolvency, and intellectual property disputes. This legislation is important because it creates a dedicated local court to handle everyday civil disagreements. By clearly defining which cases the civil court handles, the act reduces the administrative burden on the Bombay High Court, streamlines the judicial process, and ensures a faster, structured path for resolving local disputes.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Constitution of City Court.
- 4. Deleted.
- 4A. Transfer of suits and proceedings cognizable under section 3, to City Court.
- 4B. Power to make rules.
- 5. Subordination to and superintendence by High Court.
- 6. Appointment of Judges.
- 7. Powers of Judges when City Court consists of more than one Judge.
- 8. Registrars.
- 9. Questions arising in suits, etc., under Act to be dealt with according to law administered by High Court.
- 10. Fees for process.
- 11. Deleted.
- 12. High Court jurisdiction barred except in certain cases.
- 13. Deleted.
- 14. Allowance for fees paid in City Court in cases removed to High Court.
- 15. Appeals and limitation.
- 16. Seal of City Court.
- 17. Holidays and vacations.
- 18. Transfer of suits pending in High Court.
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