Jurisdiction
دائرہ اختیار
Court procedure
Jurisdiction is the legal authority of a court to hear and decide a particular case, based on the subject matter, the value of the claim and the place.
What does Jurisdiction mean in plain words?
A suit about land is filed where the land is. Family matters go to the family court. A decision by a court without jurisdiction can be challenged. Courts also have different limits on the money value of suits they can hear.
When will I hear Jurisdiction?
The defendant objected that the court had no territorial jurisdiction.
Which law covers Jurisdiction?
Sections 6 and 15 to 20, Code of Civil Procedure 1908; Section 5, Family Courts Act 1964