Question

Identify the statements about the Court of the District Judge which are correct.

P: It is the highest civil court of the district.

Q: The District Judge is appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India.

R: The District Judge decides both civil and criminal cases.

S: The District Judge acts as a Deputy Commissioner and District Collector.

Options

• P and Q

• P and R

• P and S

• R and S

Answer 1

P and R

Explanation:

Statement P is true because it is the top-most civil court at the district level. Statement R is also true because the same judge handles civil matters as the District Judge and serious criminal trials as the Sessions Judge. Statement Q is false because the State Governor, not the Chief Justice of India, appoints them. Statement S is false because the District Collector is an executive IAS officer, completely separated from the judiciary.