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

Q: What does Section 87A of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) deal with?

Section 87A CPC pertains to "Definitions of “foreign State” and “Ruler". It is part of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 87A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) defines definitions of “foreign State” and “Ruler.

Q: Is Section 87A CPC still in force?

Yes, Section 87A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 87A CPC?

धारा 87A CPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 87A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Section 87A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) defines definitions of “foreign State” and “Ruler.

Q: What is Dhara 87A CPC?

Dhara 87A CPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 87A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 87A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) defines definitions of “foreign State” and “Ruler.

Q: How to cite Section 87A of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?

Cite as: "Section 87A, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, 1908, § 87A (India).

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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.