{"product_id":"the-civil-courts-ordinance-1962-bare-act","title":"The Civil Courts Ordinance 1962 [Bare -Act]","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962 (Bare Act)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Statute Establishing Pakistan's Civil Court Structure and Jurisdiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBefore any civil suit can even begin, one basic question has to be answered: which court has jurisdiction to hear it? \u003cstrong\u003eThe Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962 (Bare Act)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the statute that answers exactly that — establishing the hierarchy, classes, and jurisdiction of civil courts across the province, published by \u003cstrong\u003eMansoor Law Book House\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Bare Act is Essential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Statutory Coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasses \u0026amp; Structure of Civil Courts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provisions establishing District Judges, Additional District Judges, and Civil Judges as the core tiers of the civil court system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJurisdiction of Courts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provisions on the original, unlimited jurisdiction of District Judges and the pecuniary limits applicable to Civil Judges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppeals Framework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provisions governing appeals from Civil Judges and from District\/Additional District Judges, including value thresholds for High Court appeals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Cause Courts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provisions empowering Civil Judges with Small Cause Courts jurisdiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits Against the State:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provisions on which courts may entertain suits against Pakistan or public officers in their official capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdministrative \u0026amp; Supplemental Provisions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rules on court seals, holidays, delegation of powers, and temporary vacancies in judicial office.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, Practical Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lightweight paperback format for quick statutory reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvocates \u0026amp; Civil Litigation Practitioners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential for correctly determining jurisdiction before filing any civil suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJudiciary:\u003c\/strong\u003e A core reference on court structure, jurisdiction, and appellate pathways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaw Students:\u003c\/strong\u003e A foundational bare act text for LLB coursework on civil procedure and court structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJudiciary \u0026amp; Bar Exam Candidates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frequently tested subject matter in judicial service and bar council examinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Publisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePublished by \u003cstrong\u003eMansoor Law Book House\u003c\/strong\u003e, a long-established Lahore legal publisher whose bare act catalogue has become a familiar, reliable reference point for Pakistan's students, advocates, and judiciary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mansoor Book House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42835391479888,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/6724\/3344\/files\/TheCivilCourtsOrdinance1962_Bare-Act.jpg?v=1786185434","url":"https:\/\/mansoorbookhouse.com\/products\/the-civil-courts-ordinance-1962-bare-act","provider":"Mansoor Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}