In Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi cities, the Small Causes Court is responsible for adjudicating matters related to civil cases.
The court is responsible for cases relating to tax, (family matters are not dealt by small causes court), property disputes (which relate to rent and leave and licence) and other such cases.
Bangalore these courts are housed in a place popularly known as Cauvery Bhavan near State Bank of Mysore circle, close to Avenue Road.
In Pakistan, Karachi has a Court of Small Causes to adjudicate Rent & Eviction matters.
As per the Act, The State Government may, by order in writing, establish a Court of Small Causes at any place within its territory.