Subordinate Courts
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Subordinate Courts are the courts at the district level and below. They carry out the main burden of primary investigations and decisions in a district.
What are the three types of courts that administer justice in each district?
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Civil Courts, Criminal Courts, and Courts of Revenue administer justice in each district. Each type deals with a different kind of case.
What kinds of cases are handled by Civil Courts?
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Civil Courts deal with land, property, monetary transaction, arbitration, marriage, divorce, guardianship, and will cases. These are disputes between people or groups, not crimes.
What kinds of cases are handled by Criminal Courts?
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Criminal Courts deal with violence, rioting, physical assault, murder, and other criminal offences. These are cases where the law is broken and punishment may be given.
What kinds of matters are handled by Courts of Revenue?
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Courts of Revenue deal with assessment and collection of land revenue and property tax. They mainly handle revenue-related government matters.
Why are subordinate courts important in a district?
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They handle the main burden of day-to-day legal work at the district level. Most civil disputes, criminal cases, and revenue matters are first dealt with here, so they are essential for quick justice.
What is the Court of the District Judge?
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The Court of the District Judge is the highest civil court in a district. The District Judge presides over it for civil cases.
How is the District Judge appointed?
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The District Judge is appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice and other judges of the High Court. To be appointed, a candidate should be an advocate of at least 7 years standi…
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