Subordinate Courts
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See them allWhat are subordinate courts and where are they located?
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Subordinate courts are courts at the district level and below in India's judicial system. They carry the main burden of primary investigations and decisions. These courts are located in each district …
What are the three types of courts that administer justice in each district?
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The three types of courts in each district are: (1) Civil Courts - dealing with property, land, marriage, and monetary disputes; (2) Criminal Courts - handling cases of violence, theft, murder, and ot…
Who appoints the District Judge and Additional District Judge?
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The District Judge and Additional District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice and other judges of the High Court. This ensures judicial independence and maintai…
How are other judges and magistrates of subordinate courts appointed?
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Other judges and magistrates are appointed by the State Public Service Commission from the State Judicial Services based on a competitive examination. Their pay and allowances are decided by the conce…
What is the dual role of a District Judge?
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A District Judge has a dual role: (1) As District Judge (DJ) - decides civil cases related to land, property, marriage, divorce, guardianship, and wills; (2) As Sessions Judge (SJ) - decides criminal …
What are the qualifications required to become a District Judge?
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To become a District Judge, a candidate must be either: (1) An advocate with at least 7 years of standing, or (2) An officer in the Judicial service of the Union or the State concerned. This ensures a…
List the hierarchy of Civil Courts from highest to lowest.
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Civil Courts hierarchy (highest to lowest): (1) District Judge (DJ) - highest civil court in district; (2) Additional District Judge (ADJ); (3) Court of Subordinate Civil Judge (First class); (4) Muns…
What types of cases do civil courts handle?
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Civil courts exercise jurisdiction in cases related to: (1) Land and property disputes; (2) Monetary transactions and debts; (3) Arbitration matters; (4) Marriage and divorce cases; (5) Guardianship i…
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