The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

Section 13. Limitation of Jurisdiction of Civil Courts

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

13. Limitation of Jurisdiction of Civil Courts.— (1) No Civil Court shall entertain or continue any suit or proceeding or shall pass any decree or order if the claim involved in such suit or proceeding or if the passing of such decree or order or if such execution would in any way be contrary to the provisions of this Act. (2) No Court shall, in adjudicating any matter or executing any decree or order, recognise any custom or usage imposing any disability on any person on the ground of "untouchability". 13. The Hyderabad Harijan (Removal of Social Disabilities) Regulations, 1358F (No. LVI of 1358. Fasli).

Source: India Code