Civil Procedure Code, 1908

Chapter 004 Suits In Particular Cases

Section 87A: Definitions of “foreign State” and “Ruler

  • In this Part-
    1. “foreign State” means any State outside India which has been recognised by the Central Government; and
    2. “Ruler”, in relation to a foreign State, means the person who is for the time being recognized by the Central Government to be the head of that State.
  • Every Court shall take judicial notice of the fact-
    1. that a state has or has not been recognized by the Central Government;
    2. that a person has or has not been recognized by the Central Government to be the head of a State.


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