In Bangladesh civil court, pecuniary jurisdiction refers to the monetary value of the claim that can be filed in a particular court. It determines which court has the authority to hear and decide on a particular civil case based on the value of the claim involved.
The pecuniary jurisdiction of civil courts in Bangladesh is as follows:
Assistant judge Courts have jurisdiction over civil suits valued up to Tk. 1 to 15 lac.
senior District Courts have jurisdiction over civil suits valued between Tk. 15 lac 1 and Tk. 25 lac
Joint Judge's Courts have jurisdiction over civil suits valued between Tk. 25 lac 1 to unlimited
Additional District Judge's Courts
District Judge's Courts have jurisdiction over civil suits valued up to 5 crore tk.
On the other hand, territorial jurisdiction refers to the geographical area over which a court has authority to hear and decide a case. It determines the location of the court that has jurisdiction over a particular case based on the place where the cause of action arose or where the defendant resides or carries on business.
Bangladesh civil court, territorial jurisdiction is determined by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and depends on the nature of the claim and the location of the parties involved. The jurisdictional rules of territorial jurisdiction are complex and depend on the specific facts of each case, so it is advisable to seek legal advice from a qualified lawyer.