The Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887

The Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 is an Act of the Indian Parliament that was enacted to provide for the establishment and jurisdiction of small cause courts in the provinces. The Act defines a small cause court as a court that is established under this Act or under any other law and which has jurisdiction to try suits of a civil nature not exceeding the specified value. The Act also outlines the procedures for the appointment of judges, the jurisdiction of the courts, the process of hearing and deciding cases, and the execution of orders. The Act has been amended several times since its enactment to address the changing needs of the judiciary and to improve access to justice for the citizens of India.