Section 4 of The High Court at Bombay (Extension of Jurisdiction to Goa, Daman and Diu) Act, 1981
Jurisdiction of Bombay High Court.
On and from the appointed day, the High Court at Bombay shall have, in respect of the territories included in the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu, all such jurisdiction, powers and authority as, under the law in force immediately before the appointed day, are exercisable in respect of the said territories by the Court of the Judicial Commissioner.
Summary
- The High Court at Bombay receives all the legal power, authority, and jurisdiction over the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu.
- This transfer of power starts on and from the appointed day.
- The powers given are exactly those that were exercisable by the old Court of the Judicial Commissioner immediately before the starting day.
- This transfer is based on the laws that were in force in the territory right before the starting day.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What powers does the Bombay High Court get over Goa, Daman and Diu?
It gets all the jurisdiction, powers, and authority that were exercisable by the Court of the Judicial Commissioner.
2. Which laws determine the scope of these powers?
The laws that were in force immediately before the appointed day.
3. When does this transfer of legal power take effect?
It takes effect on and from the appointed day.
4. Does this section give the Bombay High Court new or different powers?
No, it gives the Bombay High Court all such jurisdiction and powers as were exercisable by the old court immediately before that day.
Test yourself
Q1.What does the Bombay High Court receive under Section 4?
Q2.The jurisdiction transferred under Section 4 is based on laws in force when?
Q3.Which territories are covered by the jurisdiction transferred in Section 4?
Q4.On what date does the transfer of these powers take effect?
Q5.Whose jurisdiction is transferred to the Bombay High Court under Section 4?