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Which type of subordinate court primarily handles disputes related to property ownership and contractual agreements?
Question

Which type of subordinate court primarily handles disputes related to property ownership and contractual agreements?

A.

Civil Courts

B.

Criminal Courts

C.

Revenue Courts

D.

Family Courts

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Civil Courts

  • Civil Courts are the primary type of subordinate courts that handle disputes related to property ownership, contractual agreements, and other civil matters. They deal with cases such as disputes regarding land and property ownership, contracts, inheritance, and compensation.

  • Civil courts ensure that individuals or entities adhere to legal contracts, and property rights are protected and enforced.

Information Booster:

  • Civil Courts operate based on several legislative acts, including the Indian Contract Act (1872) and the Transfer of Property Act (1882).

  • The Code of Civil Procedure (1908) is the primary law that governs the proceedings in Civil Courts in India.

Related Articles:

  • Article 227 of the Indian Constitution: Empowers the High Courts to supervise the functioning of Civil Courts and lower courts within their jurisdiction.

  • Article 136: Provides the Supreme Court the right to grant special leave to appeal from any judgment of a civil court in India.

Additional Information:

Type of CourtPrimary FunctionKey FocusRelated Law/Article
Civil CourtsHandles disputes related to property, contracts, and civil rightsProperty ownership, contractual agreementsIndian Contract Act
Criminal CourtsDeals with criminal offenses, including theft, assault, etc.Criminal law and offensesIndian Penal Code
Revenue CourtsResolves disputes related to land revenue and taxationLand revenue, taxation, agricultural landLand Revenue Acts
Family CourtsHandles matters like divorce, child custody, and maintenanceFamily-related issuesFamily Court Act, 1984

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