Notwithstanding anything in this Part, the Court shall not order the arrest or detention in the civil prison of a woman in execution of a decree for the payment of money.
Section 56: Prohibition of arrest or detention of women in execution of decree for money.
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908Central Act · Act 5 of 1908
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Section | 56 |
| Marginal note | Prohibition of arrest or detention of women in execution of decree for money. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 3 |
Judgments that turned on this provision
- WP/3130/2023 of GIRIDHAR PANDHARINATH KULKARNI Vs BABASAHEB BAPURAO PATIL SINCE DEAD THROUGH LRS SOJARBAI BABASAHEB PATILBombay High Court · 2025-12-10
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