States Reorganisation Act, 1956 · Chapter V: High Courts
Section 56: Form of writs and other processes
The law in force immediately before the appointed day with respect to the form of writs and other processes used, issued or awarded by the High Court for the corresponding State shall, with the necessary modifications, apply with respect to the form of writs and other processes used, issued or awarded by the High Court for a new State.
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