Section 3 of The Dehra Dun Act, 1871
The District Court of Saharanpur shall be 1*** the District Court of such district until the State Government otherwise directs 2***.
Summary
- This section designates the District Court of Saharanpur as the judicial authority for Dehra Dun.
- The District Court of Saharanpur acts as the District Court of Dehra Dun.
- This arrangement is temporary and can be changed in the future.
- The State Government has the power to direct otherwise and set up a different arrangement.
- Until the State Government issues a different direction, the Saharanpur court remains the District Court for Dehra Dun.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Which court is declared to be the District Court of Dehra Dun under Section 3?
The District Court of Saharanpur is declared to be the District Court of Dehra Dun.
2. How long does the District Court of Saharanpur remain the District Court of Dehra Dun?
It remains so until the State Government otherwise directs.
3. Who has the authority to change the court arrangement under Section 3?
The State Government has the authority to direct otherwise.
Test yourself
Q1.Which court is assigned as the District Court of Dehra Dun by Section 3?
Q2.Who has the legal power to change the designation of the District Court of Dehra Dun under Section 3?
Q3.Under Section 3, the District Court of Saharanpur serves as the District Court of which area?
Q4.What is the conditional phrase that limits the duration of Saharanpur court's jurisdiction over Dehra Dun in Section 3?
Q5.In the phrase "District Court of such district", what does "such district" refer to?