The Bengal, Agra and Assam Civil Courts Act, 1887

The Bengal, Agra and Assam Civil Courts Act, 1887 is an Indian law that governs the establishment and jurisdiction of civil courts in the regions of Bengal, Agra and Assam. It was enacted to consolidate and amend the laws relating to civil courts in these regions. The Act lays down the powers, duties and functions of civil courts, including the jurisdiction of courts over different types of cases, the appointment of judges, and the procedures to be followed in civil court cases. It also provides for the establishment of subordinate courts, the transfer of cases between courts, and the powers of the High Court in relation to these courts.