Section 10 of The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882
Subject to such rules, the Chief Judge may, from time to time, make such arrangements as he thinks fit for the distribution of the business of the Court among the various Judges thereof.
Summary
- The Chief Judge is responsible for distributing and dividing the court's workload among the various judges.
- This power must be exercised in line with any rules set down by the High Court.
- The Chief Judge can adjust these business arrangements from time to time as workloads change.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides which judge hears which case under Section 10 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882?
Under Section 10 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, the Chief Judge is authorized to make arrangements for the distribution of the business of the court among the judges.
2. Can the Chief Judge distribute court cases in a way that violates High Court rules under Section 10 of the Small Cause Courts Act of 1882?
No, under Section 10 of the Small Cause Courts Act of 1882, the Chief Judge's power to distribute business is explicitly subject to the rules made by the High Court.
3. Can business distribution arrangements be changed over time under Section 10 of the 1882 Act?
Yes, under Section 10 of the 1882 Act, the Chief Judge may make these arrangements from time to time as he thinks fit.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 10 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, whose rules must the Chief Judge respect when arranging the distribution of court business?
Q2.Under Section 10 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, who has the primary authority to distribute case work among the various judges?
Q3.Under Section 10 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, what standard guides the Chief Judge when making arrangements for workload distribution?
Q4.Under Section 10 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, how often can the Chief Judge change the arrangement for distributing court cases?