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Section 130: Power of other High Courts to make rules as to matters other than procedure

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Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 130

Section 130 empowers High Courts to make rules with the approval of the State Government regarding the conduct of business in subordinate civil courts.

  • Subordinate Court Administration: High Court may, with the previous approval of the State Government, make rules regarding the conduct of business in courts subordinate to it.
  • Working Hours, Cause Lists & Registries: Regulates daily court working hours, vacation sittings, maintenance of registers, and clerical inspections.
  • Administrative Discipline: Enforces judicial administration standards across all district and civil judge courts.
Key Landmark Precedents:
  • State of Rajasthan v. Prakash Chand, (1998) 1 SCC 1: The Supreme Court noted that administrative control under Section 130 read with Article 227 vests in the High Court to maintain judicial efficiency across subordinate courts.
  • Salem Advocate Bar Association (I) v. Union of India, (2003) 1 SCC 49: Affirmed administrative rule-making for lower courts.
Courtroom Practice & Strategic Litigation Guidance:

District court vacation sittings and urgent vacation judge powers are notified by the High Court pursuant to Section 130 rules.

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