Delhi Judicial Services Pre Exam 2007

A civil court shall have jurisdiction to try

Verified Answer
A. A suit for recovery of income tax under Income Tax Act, 1961
B. An industrial disputes under the Industrial Dispute Act 1947
C. A service matter under Administrative Tribunal Act 1985
D. None of the above

Explanation:

Civil courts generally have jurisdiction over all suits of a civil nature unless expressly or impliedly barred. However, specialized tribunals and authorities are established by specific statutes to handle particular matters, thereby excluding the jurisdiction of civil courts. Income tax matters are handled by Income Tax Authorities/Tribunals, industrial disputes by Labour Courts/Industrial Tribunals, and service matters by Administrative Tribunals. Therefore, a civil court does not have jurisdiction to try any of the suits mentioned in options A, B, or C.