Subject to the provision of the preceding article, the Federal Courts of First Instance – each in its own capacity – shall have the jurisdiction to examine:

     1.Civil, commercial, and administrative disputes between the Union and individuals whether the Union is acting in the capacity of plaintiff or defendant therein.

     2.Crimes with exception to those subject to the Union Supreme Court’s jurisdiction pursuant to Article (99) of the Constitution.

    3.Personal status, civil, commercial, and other cases between individuals.