CPC · Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Section 87A. CPC

Definitions of foreign State and Ruler

Procedure & effect

(1) In this Part,—

(a)“foreign State” means any State outside India which has been recognised by the Central Government; and

(b) “Ruler”, in relation to a foreign State, means the person who is for the time being recognized by the Central Government to be the head of that State.

(2) Every Court shall take judicial notice of the fact—

(a) that a State has or has not been recognized by the Central Government;

(b) that a person has or has not been recognized by the Central Government to be the head of a State.

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FAQ — Section 87A. CPC

Section 87A. of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) deals with “Definitions of foreign State and Ruler”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

(1) In this Part,— (a)“foreign State” means any State outside India which has been recognised by the Central Government; and (b) “Ruler”, in relation to a foreign State, means the person who is for the time being recognized by the Central Government to be the head of that State. (2) Every Court shall take judicial notice of the fact— (a) that a State has or has not been recognized by the Central Government; (b) that a person has or has not been recognized by the Central Government to be the

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