[17. Subordinate Judges.–– [The Government of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] may after consultation with the High Court fix the number of Subordinate Judges to be appointed and when there is a vacancy in that number, may appoint such person as is recommended by the High Court to the said vacancy.]
Section 17: Subordinate Judges.
The Civil Courts Act, 1977 (1920 A. D.)Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 66 of 1977
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Civil Courts Act, 1977 (1920 A. D.) |
|---|---|
| Section | 17 |
| Marginal note | Subordinate Judges. |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- substituted. . Substituted by Act XIV of Samvat 2002 for “the Government”.
- substituted. . Section 17 substituted by Act XIV of Samvat 2002. (For earlier amendments see and Notification No. 3-L/85 published in the Government Gazette dated 8th Bhadon, 1985, Act X of Samvat 1996 and Act XI of Samvat 2000). .
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