The Protection of Civil Rights Act,1955
Section 13. Limitation of jurisdiction of Civil Courts
(1) No Civil Court shall entertain or continue any suit or proceeding or shall pass any decree or order if the claim involved in such suit or proceeding or if the passing of such decree or order or if such execution would in any way contrary to the provisions of this Act.
(2) No Court shall, in adjudicating any matter or executing any decree or order, recognize any custom or usage imposing any disability on any person on the ground of “untouchability” .
