Section 87B: Applications of sections 85 and 86 to Rulers of former Indian States

Q: What does Section 87B of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) deal with?

Section 87B CPC pertains to "Applications of sections 85 and 86 to Rulers of former Indian States". It is part of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 87B of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) governs applications of sections 85 and 86 to Rulers of former Indian States.

Q: Is Section 87B CPC still in force?

Yes, Section 87B of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 87B CPC?

धारा 87B CPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 87B of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Section 87B of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) governs applications of sections 85 and 86 to Rulers of former Indian States.

Q: What is Dhara 87B CPC?

Dhara 87B CPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 87B of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 87B of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) governs applications of sections 85 and 86 to Rulers of former Indian States.

Q: How to cite Section 87B of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?

Cite as: "Section 87B, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, 1908, § 87B (India).

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In the case of any suit by or against the Ruler of any former Indian State which is based wholly or in part upon a cause of action which arose before the commencement of the Constitution or any proceedings arising out of such suit, the provisions of section 85 and sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 86 shall apply in relation to such Ruler as they apply in relation to the Ruler of a foreign State.
In this section-
1. “former Indian State” means any such Indian State as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify for the purposes of this;
2. “commencement of the Constitution” means the 26th day of January, 1950; and
3. “Ruler” in relation to a former Indian State, has the same meaning as in article 363 of the Constitution.

In the case of any suit by or against the Ruler of any former Indian State which is based wholly or in part upon a cause of action which arose before the commencement of the Constitution or any proceedings arising out of such suit, the provisions of section 85 and sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 86 shall apply in relation to such Ruler as they apply in relation to the Ruler of a foreign State.
In this section-
1. “former Indian State” means any such Indian State as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify for the purposes of this;
2. “commencement of the Constitution” means the 26th day of January, 1950; and
3. “Ruler” in relation to a former Indian State, has the same meaning as in article 363 of the Constitution.