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Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 116

Section 116 defines the scope of Part IX, providing that Part IX applies strictly to High Courts not being the Court of a Judicial Commissioner.

  • Part IX Scope: This Part applies to High Courts, regulating their specialized original and appellate procedures.
  • Constitutional Integration: Bridges CPC procedural rules with the chartered powers of High Courts under Articles 214-227 of the Constitution.
Key Landmark Precedents:
  • P.S. Sathappan v. Andhra Bank Ltd., (2004) 11 SCC 672: The Supreme Court examined the application of Part IX to Chartered High Courts, upholding the preservation of their historic original and appellate powers.
  • State of Rajasthan v. Prakash Chand, (1998) 1 SCC 1: Affirmed the constitutional status of High Courts under Part IX.
Courtroom Practice & Strategic Litigation Guidance:

In Chartered High Courts (Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, Madras) exercising Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction, verify specialized High Court Original Side Rules under Part IX.

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