Section 21 of The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936.
Power to alter territorial jurisdiction of District Courts.
The State Government may from time to time alter the local limits of the jurisdiction of any Parsi District Matrimonial Court, and may include within such limits any number of districts under its government.
Summary
- The State Government has the authority to change the local boundaries of any Parsi District Matrimonial Court.
- These changes to the court's territory can be made at any time the government sees fit.
- The government can choose to combine multiple districts under the jurisdiction of a single court.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who can change the area a Parsi District Matrimonial Court covers under the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936?
Under Section 21 of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, the State Government is the authority that can alter these local limits.
2. Can a single Parsi District Matrimonial Court handle cases from more than one district under the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936?
Yes, Section 21 of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, says the government may include any number of districts within those limits.
3. Does the judge decide the court's boundaries under Section 21 of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936?
No, Section 21 of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, gives this power to the State Government, not the judge.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 21 of The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, who has the power to alter the local limits of a District Matrimonial Court?
2.According to Section 21 of The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, what can be included in the jurisdiction of a District Matrimonial Court?
3.How often can the territorial limits be changed under Section 21 of The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936?
4.If the State Government combines three districts for one court, what happens to the local limits mentioned in Section 20 of The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936?