Types of Civil Courts
Type of Court | Description |
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District Courts | Primary civil courts at the district level. Have jurisdiction over civil cases within their respective districts, including disputes related to property, contracts, family matters, etc. |
High Courts | Have original jurisdiction over significant civil cases and serve as appellate courts for decisions made by subordinate courts. Each state and union territory has its own High Court. |
Civil Judge (Senior Division) Courts | Subordinate to District Courts, they handle civil cases of higher value or complexity. Have jurisdiction over civil suits involving substantial amounts of money or property. |
Civil Judge (Junior Division) Courts | Subordinate to District Courts, they handle civil cases of lower value or complexity. Have jurisdiction over civil suits involving smaller amounts of money or property. |
Tribunals | Specialized courts established to adjudicate specific types of civil disputes. Examples include consumer forums, labor courts, family courts, and revenue tribunals. |
Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) | Specialized tribunals dealing with cases related to the recovery of debts by banks and financial institutions. Have jurisdiction over matters concerning the recovery of non-performing assets (NPAs) and debt enforcement. |
Civil Courts: Definition, Functions & Provisions
There are two types of law courts present in each district, one is the Civil Court and the other is the Criminal Court. In every state, besides the presence of the High Court, there are many judicial courts for the administration of justice, which function under the supervision and control of the high courts.
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Table of Content
- Civil Courts
- Civil Court Case Status
- Civil Courts in India
- Civil Courts: Powers & Functions
- Types of Civil Courts
- Courts Hierarchy
- Civil Courts Provision
- Significance of Civil Courts