The Bombay Civil Courts' Act, 1869
The Bombay Civil Courts' Act, 1869
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The Bombay Civil Courts Act, 1869 consolidates and defines the structure, daily administration, and jurisdiction of civil courts within the Bombay Presidency. It applies to everyone within the territories governed by the Bombay Council. The Act regulates how District, Assistant, Joint, and Subordinate Civil Courts are set up, who appoints the judges, and what types of civil disputes each court can hear based on financial value. This framework matters because it creates an organized, reliable legal system for ordinary people, establishing exactly where civil lawsuits must be filed and how local court decisions can be appealed directly to higher courts.
Part VI Removal or suspension.
- 33Commission of enquiry into alleged misconduct.
- 34Suspension of Subordinate Judges by High Court or District Judge.
- 35Temporary vacancy of office of District Judge.
- 36Delegation of powers of District Judge.
- 37Temporary vacancy of office of Subordinate Judge.
- 38Appointment, &c., of ministerial officers.
- 39Duties of ministerial officers.
- 40Power to appoint Clerks of the Courts.
- 41Rules for keeping proceedings.
- 42Fees for process.
- 43Sittings of Courts.
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