Section 40: Jurisdiction of civil courts barred in respect of certain matters

The Jammu and Kashmir Tenancy Act, 2025Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 4 of 2025

(1) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, no civil court shall entertain any suit or proceeding in so far as it relates to the provisions of this Act.

(2) The jurisdiction of the Rent Court shall be limited to tenancy agreement submitted to it as specified in the First Schedule and shall not extend to the question of title or ownership of premises.

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Act	The Jammu and Kashmir Tenancy Act, 2025
Section	40
Marginal note	Jurisdiction of civil courts barred in respect of certain matters
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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