Small Cause Court not to attach immovable property
Full Text
Nothing in this Order shall be deemed to empower any Court of Small Causes to make an order for the attachment of immovable property.
Plain English Summary
Explicitly bars Courts of Small Causes from ordering the attachment before judgment of any immovable property, consistent with Section 7 CPC.
Key Legal Elements
- Jurisdictional Bar: Courts of Small Causes have summary jurisdiction strictly restricted to movable property claims.
- Immovable Property Excluded: Small Cause Courts cannot attach land, buildings, or rights in immovable property before judgment.
- Interplay with Section 7 CPC: Harmonious with Section 7 and Order L CPC excluding immovable execution from Small Cause Courts.
Practical Note
Jurisdictional Limitation of Small Cause Courts: 1. Strict Prohibition: Under Section 7 read with Order XXXVIII Rule 13, a Court of Small Causes is completely devoid of jurisdiction to attach immovable property before judgment. Any order passed attaching land or buildings by a Small Cause Court is coram non judice and void ab initio. 2. Movable Attachments Permitted: Small Cause Courts can, however, attach movable property before judgment in accordance with Rules 5 to 7.
हिंदी पाठ
इस आदेश की कोई भी बात किसी लघुवाद न्यायालय (Court of Small Causes) को किसी स्थावर संपत्ति की कुर्की का आदेश करने के लिए सशक्त करने वाली नहीं समझी जाएगी।