Section 37, Court Fees Act, 1870 [S12-P48]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 16 March 1870.

In Court Fees Act, 1870 [A10-423]. This text from 16 March 1870. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 37, Court Fees Act, 1870 [S12-P48]. Machine: S12-P48.

37. Power to issue directions.—(1) The High Court may, by order in writing, direct any process server to take such measures in relation to the service of process as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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Court: Section 2, Court Fees Act, 1870 [S12N1E] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "court" means a court of civil jurisdiction and includes a tribunal constituted under this Act

Court: 49 more definitions.

prescribed: Section 2, Court Fees Act, 1870 [S12N1E] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act

prescribed: 996 more definitions.

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