Pecuniary jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to hear cases involving monetary claims or disputes. In Uttar Pradesh, the pecuniary jurisdiction of civil courts is determined by the value of the claim or dispute at hand.
In Uttar Pradesh, the District Court is the primary court for cases involving pecuniary jurisdiction. The District Court has the authority to hear cases involving monetary claims or disputes that are valued at more than INR 20,000. If the value of the claim or dispute is less than INR 20,000, it falls within the jurisdiction of the Small Causes Court.
The pecuniary jurisdiction of the District Court can be further divided into two categories: original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction. Original jurisdiction refers to the authority of the District Court to hear cases for the first time, while appellate jurisdiction refers to the authority of the District Court to hear appeals from lower courts.
In cases involving original jurisdiction, the District Court has the authority to hear cases involving monetary claims or disputes that are valued at more than INR 50,000. If the value of the claim or dispute is between INR 20,000 and INR 50,000, it falls within the jurisdiction of the Small Causes Court, but can be appealed to the District Court.
In cases involving appellate jurisdiction, the District Court has the authority to hear appeals from the Small Causes Court and other lower courts in Uttar Pradesh. The District Court also has the authority to hear appeals from the High Court in cases where the value of the claim or dispute is more than INR 1 lakh.
In addition to the District Court, the High Court of Allahabad also has pecuniary jurisdiction in Uttar Pradesh. The High Court has the authority to hear cases involving monetary claims or disputes that are valued at more than INR 2 lakhs. The High Court also has the authority to hear appeals from the District Court and other lower courts in Uttar Pradesh.
In summary, the pecuniary jurisdiction of civil courts in Uttar Pradesh is determined by the value of the claim or dispute at hand. The District Court has the primary jurisdiction for cases involving monetary claims or disputes, while the High Court has jurisdiction for cases involving higher values. The Small Causes Court also has jurisdiction for cases involving lower values, but these cases can be appealed to the District Court.
