Delhi Government increases pecuniary jurisdiction of Civil Judges, raising District Judges' appellate jurisdiction to Rs 20 lakh, aiming to reduce High Court case pendency.

Delhi Government approves to enhance pecuniary jurisdiction of Civil Judges of Delhi Courts, following a proposal supported by the Delhi High Court. The pecuniary appellate jurisdiction of District Judges of Delhi is raised to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 3 lakh. The move aims to reduce the burden on District and Additional District Judges and lower the case pendency before Delhi High Court.

May 13, 2024
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