The Civil Courts Ordinance 1962 [Bare -Act]

The Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962 (Bare Act)
The Statute Establishing Pakistan's Civil Court Structure and Jurisdiction

Before any civil suit can even begin, one basic question has to be answered: which court has jurisdiction to hear it? The Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962 (Bare Act) is the statute that answers exactly that — establishing the hierarchy, classes, and jurisdiction of civil courts across the province, published by Mansoor Law Book House.

Why This Bare Act is Essential

Originally promulgated to amend and consolidate the law relating to civil courts, this Ordinance establishes the different classes of civil courts — District Judges, Additional District Judges, and Civil Judges — and defines their respective pecuniary and territorial jurisdiction. It governs everything from the original jurisdiction of District Judges (which extends to civil suits without limit as to value) to the appeals process from Civil Judges and District Judges, making it foundational reading for anyone trying to determine which court a civil matter belongs in.

Key Features & Statutory Coverage

• Classes & Structure of Civil Courts: Provisions establishing District Judges, Additional District Judges, and Civil Judges as the core tiers of the civil court system.
• Jurisdiction of Courts: Provisions on the original, unlimited jurisdiction of District Judges and the pecuniary limits applicable to Civil Judges.
• Appeals Framework: Provisions governing appeals from Civil Judges and from District/Additional District Judges, including value thresholds for High Court appeals.
• Small Cause Courts: Provisions empowering Civil Judges with Small Cause Courts jurisdiction.
• Suits Against the State: Provisions on which courts may entertain suits against Pakistan or public officers in their official capacity.
• Administrative & Supplemental Provisions: Rules on court seals, holidays, delegation of powers, and temporary vacancies in judicial office.
• Compact, Practical Edition: A lightweight paperback format for quick statutory reference.

Ideal For:

• Advocates & Civil Litigation Practitioners: Essential for correctly determining jurisdiction before filing any civil suit.
• Judiciary: A core reference on court structure, jurisdiction, and appellate pathways.
• Law Students: A foundational bare act text for LLB coursework on civil procedure and court structure.
• Judiciary & Bar Exam Candidates: Frequently tested subject matter in judicial service and bar council examinations.

About the Publisher

Published by Mansoor Law Book House, a long-established Lahore legal publisher whose bare act catalogue has become a familiar, reliable reference point for Pakistan's students, advocates, and judiciary.