Section 127 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Publication of rules.
Rules so made and 1 [approved] shall be published in the 2 [Official Gazette], and shall from the date of publication or from such other date as may be specified have the same force and effect, within the local limits of the jurisdiction of the High Court which made them, as if they had been contained in the First Schedule.
Summary
- Rules that have been created and approved must be printed in the Official Gazette.
- These rules start working either on the day they are published or on a specific date mentioned in the notice.
- Once they are published, these rules carry the same legal weight as if they were part of the original First Schedule.
- The legal power of these rules is limited to the local area where that High Court has authority.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Where are new court rules published under The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?
Section 127 requires rules to be published in the Official Gazette.
2. When do rules published under Section 127 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 become effective?
They have effect from the date of publication or a different date specified in the Gazette.
3. What is the legal status of rules published under Section 127 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?
They have the same force and effect as if they had been contained in the First Schedule of the Code.
Test yourself
1.According to Section 127 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, where must rules be published to have the force of law?
2.Under Section 127 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, rules have the same force as which part of the Code?
3.Can a rule published under Section 127 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 start on a future date?
4.If a rule is made under Section 125 and approved under Section 126, what is the final step required by Section 127 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?