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Section 66 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
[Repealed.].
[Suit against purchaser not maintainable on ground of purchase being on behalf of plaintiff.]--Rep. by Act, 1988 (45 of 1988) , s. 7 (w.e.f. 19-5-1988).
Summary
- This section previously dealt with lawsuits against people who bought property at auctions on behalf of others.
- The entire provision was officially removed from the law in 1988.
- Because it is repealed, it no longer has any active legal power or requirements.
Practical examples
1A lawyer looks for a rule in Section 66 to challenge an auction purchase made in 2024. They find that the section was cancelled in 1988 and offers no current legal remedy.
2During a trial, a party tries to cite the old rules of Section 66. The judge explains that since the section was repealed, those rules are no longer part of the Code.
FAQ
1. Is Section 66 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, currently in effect?
No, Section 66 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, was repealed by the Act of 1988.
2. When did the removal of Section 66 from the Civil Procedure Code happen?
The section was repealed with effect from May 19, 1988.
3. Can I file a suit under Section 66 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, today?
No, as Section 66 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, has been repealed and is no longer part of the law.
Test yourself
1.According to the text of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, what happened to Section 66?