Section 63 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956
- (1)All proceedings pending in the High Court of Patiala and East Punjab States Union immediately before the appointed day shall stand transferred to the High Court for the new State of Punjab (referred to in this Act as the High Court of Punjab).
- (2)Any order made before the appointed day by the High Court of Patiala and East Punjab States Union shall for all purposes have effect, not only as an order of that Court, but also as an order made by the High Court of Punjab.
Summary
- Transfers all pending legal cases from the High Court of Patiala and East Punjab States Union to the new High Court of Punjab.
- Ensures that any legal orders, judgments, or decrees made by the old court before November 1, 1956, remain fully valid.
- Treats previous orders from the old court as if they were originally issued by the High Court of Punjab.
- Establishes the High Court of Punjab as the single legal authority for cases in the newly joined territories.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Where do Patiala and East Punjab States Union court cases go under the 1956 reorganisation?
According to Section 63 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956, all these cases are transferred to the High Court of Punjab.
2. Are old orders from the PEPSU High Court still valid after 1956?
Yes, Section 63 of the 1956 Act states that any order made by that court before the reorganisation has the same effect as an order from the Punjab High Court.
3. Does the 1956 Act require a new trial for cases moved to Punjab?
No, Section 63 of the 1956 reorganisation law ensures that pending proceedings simply continue in the Punjab High Court from where they left off.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 63 of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956, which court becomes the successor for cases from the Patiala and East Punjab States Union?
Q2.What is the status of a judgment passed by the PEPSU High Court before November 1, 1956, under Section 63 of the 1956 Act?
Q3.When does the transfer of cases to the Punjab High Court happen according to Section 63 of the 1956 Act?
Q4.Under Section 63 of the 1956 Act, what happens to ongoing trials that were not finished in the old state court?