The Rules for Administration of Justice & The Police in Nagaland (3rd Amendment) Act, 1984
nagaland · 1987
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement
- S. 2Definitions
- S. 2AFor the purpose of this chapter, the Deputy Commissioner shall include on1v the Additional Deputy Commissioner
- S. 3Rule 2 of Chapter II
- S. 4Section mandates Nagaland residents to assist police for law enforcement, with fines for non-compliance and collective fines for areas aiding crime.
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- S. 7In Rule 16B of the Principal Rules the expression
- S. 8Section amends Nagaland's principal rules by deleting four and renumbering several others.
- S. 9The section amends Principal Rule 22 by deleting clauses (c) and (d) and renumbering clause (e) as (c).
- S. 10Section 10 allows Nagaland's State Government to transfer criminal cases or appeals between courts within the state for justice purposes.
- S. 11A new Rule, 22 D shall be inserted in the Principal Rules after Rule 22C:“22D
- S. 12The chapter “IV-CIVIL RULE” shall be re-named as “IV- CIVIL JUSTICE”
- S. 13Rule 23 of the Principal Rules shall substituted as follows:23
- S. 14Rules 24 to 29 of the Principal Rules shall be deleted
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the procedure for filing a plaint and presenting a defense in civil suits under the Nagaland Rules.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates the court to deliver judgment promptly after evidence and arguments, detailing findings and reasons for all issues.
- S. 17‘Rule 30, of the Principal Rules shall be re-numbered as RULE 26
- S. 18‘Rule 31, of the Principal Rules shall be deleted
- S. 19‘Rules 32 and 33 of the Principal Rules shall be renumbered as Rules 27 and 28
- S. 20Rule 34 of the Principal Rule shall be substituted as follows and numbered as Rule 29
- S. 21After Rule 29 the following Rules shall be inserted as Rule 30
- S. 22After Rule 30 the to wing Rule shall be inserted as Rule 31
- S. 23After Rule 31 following Rule shall be inserted as Rule 32
- S. 24Rule 34 of the Principal Rules shall be deleted
- S. 25After Rule 32 the following Rules shall be inserted as Rule 33
- S. 26Rules 35 and 36 of the Principal Rules shall be renumbered as Rules, 34 & 35
- S. 27Rule 37 of the Principal Rules shall be deleted
- S. 27AAfter Rule 35 the following Rule shall be inserted as Rule 35A
- S. 28Rule 38 of the Principal Rules shall be deleted and the following Rule shall be inserted as Rule 36
- S. 29Rules 38A and 38B shall be re-numbered as Rules 37 and 38
- S. 30A new Chapter ‘WA—Customary Courts shall be Inserted after Rule 38 and before 39 of the Principal Rules
- S. 33Whenever it is made
- S. 40(1) There shall be a Village Court for each village
- S. 41Section 41 sets the quorum for the Village Court, assigns the Secretary to record proceedings, and defines its jurisdiction for local suits and cases.
- S. 42Section 42 establishes Subordinate District Customary Courts in Nagaland, appointing presiding officers and members with tribal knowledge to handle customary cases.
- S. 44(1) There shall be one District Customary Court for cad, District
- S. 45Section 45 empowers village courts to adjudicate civil, miscellaneous, and certain criminal cases under tribal laws within their jurisdiction.
- S. 46(1) A Village Court shall not be competent to pass a sentence of imprisonment in any criminal case
- S. 47Section 47 empowers Village Courts to compel attendance of accused and witnesses and impose fines for non-compliance.
- S. 48Section 48 mandates Village Courts to enforce payment of fines if not deposited within allowed time.
- S. 49Section 49 allows Village Courts to refer cases to competent courts if they deem their sentencing powers insufficient.
- S. 50Section 50 empowers Subordinate District Customary Courts in Nagaland to handle criminal cases up to the level of a Magistrate Second Class.
- S. 51Section 51 empowers Subordinate District Customary Courts to try civil and specified criminal cases within their jurisdiction.
- S. 52Section 52 mandates referral to Deputy Commissioner for peace bond when Customary Court finds likelihood of breach of peace.
- S. 53Section 53 allows Customary Courts to refer cases to the Deputy Commissioner for action under the Criminal Procedure Code when immediate action is needed.
- S. 54Section 54 mandates Customary Courts to refer land or boundary disputes likely to cause peace breaches to the Deputy Commissioner for necessary action.
- S. 55Section 55 establishes the District Customary Court as the appellate court for Subordinate District and Village Courts, and allows it to try certain cases.
- S. 56Section 56 empowers the District Customary Court to try criminal cases with powers up to a Magistrate First Class and award restitution or compensation under Customary law.
- S. 57Section 57 outlines the procedure for District Customary Court to deliver and justify judgements on appeals.
- S. 58Section 58 allows the District Customary Court to transfer cases to another court within the district for justice.
- S. 59Section 59 allows the State Government to appeal acquittal orders from Subordinate District Customary Courts or Village Courts to the District Customary Court within 90 days.
- S. 60(1) A Village Court shall try all suits and cases following the customs and usages applicable in deciding such suits a
- S. 61Section 61 allows Village Courts to immediately enforce decisions and attach property, but not sell it if an appeal is pending.
- S. 62Section 62 outlines the procedural guidelines for Nagaland's Customary Courts in criminal and civil cases, blending statutory codes with local customs.
- S. 63Section 63 mandates Customary Courts to keep registers and records as directed by the Nagaland State Government.
- S. 64Section 64 allows appeals to the District Customary Court within specific timeframes for decisions made by lower courts, with possible delay forgiveness.
- S. 65Section 65 mandates Customary Courts to follow the Code of Criminal Procedure and requires police assistance for executing sentences.
- S. 66Section 66 outlines the execution of decisions in Customary Courts, prohibiting attachment of personal property except in specific cases, and limits imprisonment for debt to fraud cases.
- S. 67Section 67 empowers the State Government to create rules for customary courts, including their procedures and officials' terms.
- S. 68Section 68 empowers Village Councils in Nagaland to administer justice as per the Nagaland Village and Area Councils Act.
- S. 69Rule 39 of the Principal Rules under the Head “V-Arms and Ammunitions” shall he numbered as Rule 69