Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:

Which of the following is NOT correct in respect of lower courts?

Options:

Each state is divided into judicial districts presided over by a 'District and Sessions Judge

The judge is known as a 'Sessions Judge' when he presides over a civil case.

The district judge is also called a 'Metropolitan Sessions Judge' when she/he is presiding over a district court in a city which is designated as a metropolitan area by the State government

District judges may be working with Additional District judges, depending upon the judicial workload.

Correct Answer:

The judge is known as a 'Sessions Judge' when he presides over a civil case.

Explanation:

The Courts that function below the High Courts are popularly known as the lower Courts. They consist of district and sub-ordinate courts. Each state is divided into judicial districts presided over by a 'District and Sessions Judge'. The judge is known as a 'District Judge' when she/he presides over a civil case and a 'Sessions Judge' when he presides over a criminal case. The district judge is also called a 'Metropolitan Sessions Judge' when she/he is presiding over a district court in a city which is designated as a metropolitan area by the State government. District judges may be working with Additional District judges, depending upon the judicial workload.