The Punjab Courts Laws (Extension) Act, 1957
The Punjab Courts Laws (Extension) Act, 1957
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The Punjab Courts Laws (Extension) Act of 1957 extends the laws related to court procedures and jurisdictions from the Punjab region to the territories that were transferred following state reorganization. It specifically makes previous court ordinances and procedures apply to these new areas. The Act preserves the powers of the historic Pepsu High Court regarding local judicial officers working in the transferred territories. It also provides guidance on interpreting references to laws in its provisions. While repealing certain existing laws, it importantly ensures that all legal rights, privileges, and liabilities acquired before its enactment remain protected.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Interpretation.
- 3. The Punjab General Clauses Act, 1896, shall apply for the interpretation of this Act as it applies for the interpretation of a Punjab Act.
- 4. Extension of certain laws to transferred territories.
- 5. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any law for the time being in force the High Court for the States
- 6. Construction of certain references.
- 7. Repeals and savings.
- 8. For purposes of facilitating the application in the transferred territories of the Act, Order, Rule and Order or Law
- 9. If any difficulty arises in giving effect in the transferred territories to the provisions of the Act, Order, Rule and
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