Question

Which court in the civil hierarchy of subordinate courts handles minor civil disputes?

• A. Principal Junior Civil Judge Court
• B. Senior Civil Judge Court
• C. Junior Civil Judge Court (includes Munsif Courts)
• D. Chief Judicial Magistrate Court

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Junior Civil Judge Court (includes Munsif Courts)

Subordinate courts

• Operate under the District Court and are categorized into civil and criminal courts, with a clear hierarchy:
  

• Civil Side (in ascending order):
  

• Junior Civil Judge Court (includes Munsif Courts): Handles minor civil disputes.
  

• Principal Junior Civil Judge Court: Manages slightly more complex civil cases.
  

• Senior Civil Judge Court (Sub-Court): Handles significant civil matters below the District Court level.

• Criminal Side (in ascending order):
  

• Second Class Judicial Magistrate Court: Handles petty criminal cases (e.g., fines, up to 1-year imprisonment).
  

• First Class Judicial Magistrate Court: Deals with offenses up to 3 years imprisonment.
  

• Chief Judicial Magistrate Court: Oversees serious criminal cases up to 7 years imprisonment.