Under Section 9 of Pakistan's Code of Civil Procedure, civil courts generally have jurisdiction over suits involving:
Correct answer: A. Rights of a civil nature, unless barred by law
- A. Rights of a civil nature, unless barred by law
- B. Only claims involving government property
- C. Only disputes carrying a criminal penalty
- D. Only matters expressly assigned to tribunals
Explanation
Section 9 gives civil courts jurisdiction over suits of a civil nature unless their cognizance is expressly or impliedly barred. A dispute may remain civil even when a special statute assigns its procedure to another forum.
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