Section 6 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Pecuniary jurisdiction.
Save in so far as is otherwise expressly provided, nothing herein contained shall operate to give any Court jurisdiction over suits the amount or value of the subject-matter of which exceeds the pecuniary limits (if any) of its ordinary jurisdiction.
Summary
- This rule sets money limits on which cases a court can handle.
- A court cannot hear a case if the total value of the dispute is higher than the money limit set for that court.
- These boundaries are known as pecuniary jurisdiction, which is the money-based authority of a court.
- This rule applies unless another specific law provides an exception.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of Section 6 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?
Section 6 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, ensures that courts only handle cases that fall within their assigned money limits.
2. Can a court hear a case worth more than its limit under Section 6 of the Civil Procedure Code?
No, Section 6 of the Civil Procedure Code states that no court can have authority over suits where the value of the subject matter exceeds its ordinary money limits.
3. Are there exceptions to the money limits in Section 6 of the 1908 Code?
Yes, Section 6 of the 1908 Code applies except in cases where another law expressly provides a different rule.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 6 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, what determines if a court can hear a suit?
2.According to Section 6 of the Civil Procedure Code, what happens if a suit value exceeds a court's limit?
3.Does Section 6 of the 1908 Act apply if another law says otherwise?
4.What is the formal term for the money limits mentioned in Section 6 of the civil law?