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Section 8 of The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882

The Chief Judge shall be the first of the Judges in rank and precedence. The other Judges shall have rank and precedence as the State Government may, from time to time, direct.

Summary

The Chief Judge holds the highest rank and precedence, meaning senior position, among all the judges of the court.
The State Government has the power to decide the rank and position of all the other judges.
The State Government can change or update these judicial ranks from time to time as they see fit.

Practical examples

1Judge Alok and Judge Priya are both appointed to the court in Calcutta. The local government decides that Judge Priya will have higher seniority than Judge Alok, making Priya senior in rank.

2The Chief Judge of the Bombay court, Judge Mehta, attends an official court function. By law, Judge Mehta takes the first position of honor and authority among all the judges present because of his role as Chief Judge.

FAQ

1. Who holds the highest rank among judges under Section 8 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882?

Under Section 8 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, the Chief Judge holds the first rank and precedence among all the judges.

2. Can the seniority of other judges be changed under the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, Section 8?

Yes, under Section 8 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, the State Government can direct and change the rank of the other judges from time to time.

3. Does the Chief Judge decide the rank of the other judges under Section 8 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882?

No, under Section 8 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, the authority to determine and direct the rank and precedence of the other judges lies with the State Government, not the Chief Judge.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 8 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, who is responsible for directing the rank and precedence of the judges other than the Chief Judge?

Q2.Under Section 8 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, what is the legal position of the Chief Judge in terms of seniority?

Q3.Under Section 8 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, how often can the rank and precedence of the other judges be updated?

Q4.Under Section 8 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, if a question arises about which of two ordinary judges has seniority, who has the final authority to resolve it?

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