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Answer briefly each of the questions (a) to (j):
State one point of distinction between a District Judge and a Sessions Judge.
Topic: District Judge and Sessions Judge
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Answer
Exam answer
The distinction is shown in the table.
Explanation
The essential point is CIVIL versus CRIMINAL. Only one point of distinction is asked, so give that one clearly. The observation that earns full credit is that these are the SAME OFFICER wearing two hats — called District Judge in civil matters and Sessions Judge in criminal ones. Candidates who treat them as two different people miss the point of the question.
Comparison
| District Judge | Sessions Judge |
|---|---|
| The same officer, when he tries CIVIL cases — suits about property, money transactions, contracts, wills and divorce. | The same officer, when he tries CRIMINAL cases — murder, dacoity, robbery, theft and other offences. |
| He presides over the highest civil court of the district. | He presides over the highest criminal court of the district and may pass a death sentence, subject to confirmation by the High Court. |
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