Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

The Kerala Civil Courts Act, 1957State Act of Kerala · Act 1 of 1957

(1) This Act may be called the Kerala Civil Courts Act, 1957.

(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Kerala.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

PART II ESTABLISHMENT AND CONSTITUTION OF SUBORDINATE CIVIL COURTS

Where this provision sits

Act	The Kerala Civil Courts Act, 1957
Section	1
Marginal note	Short title, extent and commencement
Jurisdiction	State of Kerala
Status	In force as published by the source

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