Court Recruitment

In 1728, the Court of Oyer and Terminer and Jail delivery was established in Bombay under a Royal Charter, composed of the Governor and Council members. This court handled all offenses except high treason. Later, in 1798, the Recorder’s Court was formed with civil and criminal jurisdiction, eventually replaced by the Supreme Court in 1824, … Read more

Deogarh District, also known as Debagarh, was established on 1st January 1994 after being carved out from Sambalpur District. It was once the capital of the Bamanda (or Bamra) princely state during British India, with its rulers belonging to the Ganga Vamsi dynasty, an extended royal family of the Gajapati emperor of Odisha. The district, … Read more

Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu’s smallest district (1672 sq. km), boasts the state’s highest population density (1119/sq. km) and ranks first in literacy. Uniquely, it offers views of both sunrise and sunset. With 71.5 km of coastline, the district is renowned for lush paddy fields, coconut groves, rubber plantations, dense forests, and the scenic Western Ghats. It … Read more

Simdega Judgeship was established on 1 October 2001 as per Memorandum No. 1550/J. Ranchi, dated 24 September 2001 issued by the Principal Secretary, Law Department, Government of Jharkhand. The first Administrative Judge of Simdega Judgeship was Hon’ble Justice D.N. Prasad, while the inaugural District & Sessions Judge was Shri Hari Bhushan Prasad Sinha. The Judgeship … Read more

Sri Ganganagar, located in the northernmost part of Rajasthan, is a significant city where the Satluj River enters the state. Established with a ceremonial opening on 26 October 1927, it is one of India’s well-planned cities, inspired by Parisian town planning. The city is thoughtfully divided into residential blocks and a commercial hub, including the … Read more

The District and Sessions Court, Muzaffarnagar, was established by Government Order No. A-1104/VII-710/53 dated 12 April 1956 on a temporary basis. Later, the order was made permanent through Government Order No. A-1624/VII-244/54 dated 14 July 1958. This marked the formal establishment of the Muzaffarnagar Judgeship. Muzaffarnagar Judgeship was created by carving it out from the … Read more

Kanchipuram, also known as Kanchi, is a historic city in Tamil Nadu, located 72 km from Chennai. Spanning 11.6 sq. km, it was the Pallava capital from the 4th to 9th century and later ruled by Cholas, Vijayanagar rulers, and the British. Known for its rich cultural heritage, Kanchipuram houses iconic temples like Kailasanathar, Ekambareswarar, … Read more

Criminal justice in the districts of Siwan and Gopalganj was managed by the District & Sessions Judge, the District Magistrate, and various deputy and sub-deputy magistrates at the headquarters and sub-divisional towns. Over time, the Judgeship of Siwan was established as a separate entity from the Judgeship of Saran around 1975-76, including the sub-division of … Read more

Cuttack, established in 989 AD, is a historic city in Odisha, once the state’s capital until 1948 when it shifted to Bhubaneswar. Strategically located at the confluence of the Mahanadi and Kathajodi rivers, the city’s name originates from the Sanskrit word “Katak,” meaning a military fort, reflecting its role as a fortified military zone in … Read more

The name Ghazipur may not appear in ancient Indian history, but some historians believe Raja Ghadhi, father of Maharishi Jamdagni, hailed from this area. During that time, Ghazipur was dense with forests and home to numerous ashrams, including those of Yamdagni, Parashuram, and Maharshi Gautam. Gautam’s ashram was near the village of Gauspur, about 16 … Read more