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ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

Subordinate Courts topics: Types of Subordinate Courts, Court of the District Judge, Criminal Courts and Magistrates, plus 1 more.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in Subordinate Courts

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1. Types of Subordinate Courts

  • In each district, justice is administered through three types of courts: Civil Courts, Criminal Courts, and Courts of Revenue.
  • Civil Courts handle disputes related to land, property, monetary transaction, arbitration, marriage, divorce, guardianship, and will.
  • Criminal Courts handle cases such as violence, rioting, physical assault, and murder.
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2. Court of the District Judge

  • The Court of the District Judge is the highest civil court in a district.
  • The District Judge and the Additional District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice and other judges of the High Court.
  • Other judges and magistrates are appointed by the State Public Service Commission from the State Judicial Services through competitive examination.
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3. Criminal Courts and Magistrates

  • Criminal Courts in the district are divided into four categories from bottom to top: Second Class Judicial Magistrates, First Class Judicial Magistrates, Chief Judicial Magistrate, and Sessions Court.
  • Second Class Judicial Magistrates deal with comparatively serious criminal cases and can sentence imprisonment not more than 1 year or fine of ₹5000 or both.
  • First Class Judicial Magistrates deal with more serious criminal cases and can award imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to ₹10,000 or both.
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4. Courts of Revenue

  • Courts of Revenue deal with assessment and collection of land revenue and property tax.
  • The courts are listed in ascending order as: Naib Tehsildar's Court, Tehsildar's Court, Collector's Court, Commissioner's Court, and Board of Revenue.
  • Naib Tehsildar's Court is the lowest court among Courts of Revenue.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Subordinate courts administer justice at the district level and below through civil courts, criminal courts, courts of revenue, and Lok Adalats.

Civil CourtsCriminal CourtsCourts of RevenueLok AdalatsDistrict Judge and Sessions JudgeJudicial appointments and powers

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What are the important topics in Subordinate Courts for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in Subordinate Courts include Types of Subordinate Courts, Court of the District Judge, Criminal Courts and Magistrates, Courts of Revenue. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Subordinate Courts for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 39 practice questions on Subordinate Courts. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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