Interpleader Act, 1841, 8 of 1841 (Rep., Act 10 of 1877)

Section V. And it is hereby enacted, that if upon application to a Judge, in the first instance or in any later

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

V. And it is hereby enacted, that if upon application to a Judge, in the first instance or in any later stage of the proceedings, he shall think the matter more fit for the decision of the Court, it shall be lawful for him to refer the matter to the Court, and thereupon the Court shall and may hear and dispose of the same in the same manner as if the proceeding had generally commenced by the rule of Court instead of the order of a Judge.

Source: India Code