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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

Dahod district is a part of Gujarat, the westernmost state of India. Earlier, Dahod was a part of Panchmahal district, but on 2 October 1997, six talukas, including Dahod, were separated to form the new Dahod district. Dahod city serves as the administrative headquarters of the district. The district is bordered by Panchmahal district to … Read more

The history of the courts in Palakkad dates back to the 19th century. The courts in the present building started functioning on 26 March 1959. Many eminent judges have presided over the various courts in Palakkad District Centre, including Hon’ble Justice U.L. But, Hon’ble Justice B.M. Thulasidas, Hon’ble Justice T. Ramachandran, Hon’ble Justice S. Krishnan … Read more

Jharsuguda, one of the 30 districts of Odisha, is known for its rich mineral resources, thriving business, and industrial development. Covering an area of ​​2,081 square kilometers and having a population of about 514,853, the district was originally part of Sambalpur during the reorganization of the Garhajat States in 1936 under British rule. Jharsuguda became … Read more

Anuppur was originally under the territorial jurisdiction of Shahdol district, with its first court, a Civil Judge Class-II link court, established on 18 March 1987. Inaugurated by Finance, Law, and Legislative Minister Shri Ram Kishore Shukla and District & Session Judge Shri R.K. Sharma, this court functioned for only seven days a month. Various presiding … Read more

Gonda, located in Uttar Pradesh, is the district headquarters and administrative center of the Devipatan Division. It is bordered by Shrawasti, Balrampur, Siddharthnagar, Basti, Faizabad, Bara Banki, and Bahraich districts. Known for its historical significance, Gonda played a crucial role in the country’s independence movement, with King Devi Bakash Singh being a prominent patriot who … Read more

Erode was initially under the Chera kings around 850 A.D., followed by the Cholas from 1000 to 1275 A.D., with Dharapuram as their headquarters. Later, the Pandyas ruled, during which Veerapandian constructed the Kalingarayan Channel. It then came under the control of the Delhi Sultanate, Nayaks of Madurai, Hyder Ali, and Tippu Sultan. After Tippu’s … Read more

The legal history of Kanpur before British rule reflected a blend of personal laws of various religions, governed by the criminal and revenue systems of successive rulers. With the advent of the British administration, the East India Company introduced a structured judiciary in 1801, establishing civil and criminal jurisdictions under District and Sessions Judges. By … Read more