Except as otherwise provided by any enactment for the time being in force, the Court of the District Judge shall have jurisdiction in original civil suits without limit as regards the value.
Section 20: Original jurisdiction of District Judge in suits
The Jammu and Kashmir State Civil Courts Act, 1977Union territory Act of Ladakh · Act 46 of 1977
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Jammu and Kashmir State Civil Courts Act, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Section | 20 |
| Marginal note | Original jurisdiction of District Judge in suits |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Ladakh |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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