Commentary on the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 Along with The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act with Central and State Amendments

Commentary on the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 by Anand is a time-tested and authoritative work on the law governing Courts of Small Causes in India. With a legacy of over five decades, this commentary has earned the reputation of being an exhaustive, analytical, and reliable reference for the Bar and Bench alike.

The present 9th Edition offers a meticulous section-wise analysis of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887, enriched with central and state amendments and supported by the latest judicial pronouncements. The book also incorporates the full text of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, and the Civil Courts Act, making it a comprehensive single-volume reference on the subject.

The commentary lucidly explains the legal principles, procedural framework, and practical functioning of Small Cause Courts, with special focus on jurisdictional issues and procedural limitations unique to these courts. Complex provisions are clarified through authoritative case law, enabling readers to understand both the letter and the spirit of the law.

Key Features:

• Establishment of Courts of Small Causes and determination of pecuniary jurisdiction
• Categories of suits excluded from the jurisdiction of Small Cause Courts
• Procedural aspects, including duties of judges and ministerial officers
• Cognizance of suits and return of plaints in cases involving immovable property
• Provisions relating to appeals and revisional jurisdiction of District Courts and High Courts
• Powers of State Governments regarding abolition of Courts and continuance of proceedings
• Up-to-date case law and relevant Central and State amendments

This book is an indispensable resource for judges, practicing advocates, judicial officers, law students, and academicians, this work serves as a practical guide as well as a scholarly exposition of the Small Cause Court system in India.