How does the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and the Code of Criminal Procedure apply to the trial of suits, cases, or offenses in autonomous districts and regions?
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and the Code of Criminal Procedure generally do not apply to the trial of suits, cases, or offenses in autonomous districts and regions under the Sixth Schedule. However, the Governor can confer specific powers under these codes on District Councils, Regional Councils, courts, or officers for the trial of certain suits, cases, and offenses. Once conferred, these councils, courts, or officers can try the suits, cases, or offenses according to the provisions of the respective codes.