The maximum pecuniary jurisdiction of the Court of Civil Judge in Delhi is of Rupees Three Lakhs. ‘A’ files a plaint in the Court of the Civil Judge for recovery of Rupees Three Lakhs together with interest @ 18% per annum from the date of institution of the suit till realization.

Option A: The Civil Judge is required to immediately return the plaint for filing in the Court of appropriate pecuniary jurisdiction

Option B: The Civil Judge is required to try the suit and return the plaint only if after trail and hearing finds A entitled to any amount in excess of Rupees Three Lakhs

Option C: he Civil Judge is empowered to try and decide the suit

Option D: The Civil Judge is required to decide the suit and if finds ‘A’ entitled to the decree, pass a decree for recovery of Rupees Three Lakhs and give liberty to ‘A’ to approach the Court of appropriate jurisdiction by a separate proceeding for recovery of the balance amount to which he has been found entitled

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

Pecuniary Jurisdiction of civil court always relates to the basic amount. Section of 6 of CPC deals with it. It says that save in so far as is otherwise expressly provided, nothing herein contained shall operate to give any Court jurisdiction over value of the subject-matter exceeds the pecuniary limits (if any) of its ordinary jurisdiction

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