The Bombay Civil Courts Act, 1869

Section 24. Classes of Subordinate Judges

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

24. Classes of Subordinate Judges.— The Subordinate Judges shall be of two classes. Jurisdiction of Subordinate Judge of first class.— The jurisdiction of a Subordinate Judge of the first class extends to all original suits and proceedings of a civil nature. Jurisdiction of Subordinate Judge of second class.— The jurisdiction of a Subordinate Judge of the second class extends to all original suits and proceedings of a civil nature wherein the subject-matter does not exceed in amount or value five thousand rupees.

Source: India Code