Section 2: Interpretation clause.

The Religious endowments act, 1863Central Act · Act 20 of 1863

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"Civil Court" and "Court".--The words "Civil Court" and "Court" shall ]save as provided in section 10] mean the principal Court of original civil jurisdiction in the district in which ]or any other Court empowered in that behalf by the State Government within the local limits of the jurisdiction of which] the mosque, temple or religious establishment is situate, relating to which, or to the endowment whereof, any suit shall be instituted or application made under the provisions of this Act.

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Act	The Religious endowments act, 1863
Section	2
Marginal note	Interpretation clause.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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repealed, Act 10 of 1914. . The clauses relating to "number" and "gender" rep. by Act 10 of 1914, s. 3 and the Second Schedule (w.e.f. 17-3-1914).
inserted, Act 21 of 1925. . Ins. by Act 21 of 1925, s. 2 (w.e.f. 11-9-1925).

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