The Ministry of Law & Justice has notified the Delhi High Court Amendment Act, 2015 which received the assent of the president on August 10, 2015, has brought into force with effect from October 26, 2015.
Key Highlights of the enacted Act:
- Enhancement of pecuniary jurisdiction of Delhi High Courts pertaining to suits valuing Rs. 2 crore and above, which earlier was limited to Rs. 20 lakh;
- The aforementioned amendment was much needed and will result in reducing the burden on Delhi High Court, which would further lead to substantive improvement in disposal of cases in subordinate Courts;
- This will facilitate access of the general public to 11 District Courts located in 6 District Court Complexes within the vicinity of their location, ensuring speedy justice to the litigants at their door steps.
- The last revision of pecuniary jurisdiction of District Courts in Delhi was done in 2003, when it was raised from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh.
- It empowers Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi to transfer any suit or other proceedings pending before the High Court of Delhi to appropriate subordinate court.
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