Haryana Civil Judge (Jr Div) study guide
Haryana Civil Judge (Jr Div) · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Haryana Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination is the entry route to the judicial service of the State of Haryana - the post commonly styled Civil Judge (Junior Division), recruited through the Haryana Civil Services (Judicial Branch) process conducted under the aegis of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. It suits law graduates who want a career on the bench rather than at the bar: the successful candidate joins as a judicial officer, hears civil and criminal cases at the trial level, and is on a structured promotion ladder within the state judiciary. The Haryana Civil Judge (Jr Div) study guide has 13 sections and about 3,359 words.
01Civil Procedure Code, 1908
Civil Procedure Code, 1908 tests how a civil suit moves from jurisdiction to execution. Expect questions on pleadings, interim orders, trial, appeals and the limits of inherent power under s.151.
290 words, about 1 min02Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
CrPC, 1973 / BNSS, 2023 tests the criminal process from information to trial and appeal. The BNSS replaced the CrPC from 1 July 2024, so learn corresponding provisions and old section numbers used in case law.
266 words, about 1 min03Indian Penal Code, 1860 / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
IPC, 1860 / BNS, 2023 tests general exceptions, mental elements, offences against person and property, and group liability. The BNS replaced the IPC from 1 July 2024, retaining most offences with renumbering.
288 words, about 1 min04Indian Evidence Act, 1872 / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
Evidence Act, 1872 / BSA, 2023 tests what facts may be proved, by whom, and how. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced the Evidence Act from 1 July 2024, with modified electronic-evidence rules.
256 words, about 1 min05Hindu Law and Muslim Law
Hindu and Muslim personal law tests marriage, divorce, maintenance, succession and guardianship. The exam expects statutory provisions for Hindus and classical/codified rules for Muslims, without mixing the two systems.
278 words, about 1 min06Law of Contract and Specific Relief
Contract and Specific Relief tests formation, free consent, consideration, breach and equitable remedies. The Specific Relief Act, 1963 was amended in 2018 to make specific performance less discretionary in many contracts.
239 words, about 1 min07Law of Torts and Consumer Protection
Torts and Consumer Protection tests civil wrongs outside contract and the statutory consumer remedy. Expect negligence, nuisance, defamation, strict liability and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
252 words, about 1 min08Constitutional Law of India
Constitutional Law tests the structure of the Constitution, fundamental rights, remedies and federal principles. Questions often combine Articles with leading doctrines rather than bare text.
255 words, about 1 min09Transfer of Property Act and Easements
Transfer of Property Act and Easements tests voluntary transfers of immovable property and rights of use over land. Focus on sale, mortgage, lease, gift, part performance and easements.
273 words, about 1 min10Punjab and Haryana High Court Rules and Orders
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rules and Orders tests practice and procedure supplementing the CPC and CrPC in the High Court and subordinate courts. The rules are local law, so a technically correct CPC answer may still lose marks if it ignores them.
265 words, about 1 min11Professional Ethics and Advocacy
Professional ethics and advocacy tests the Advocates Act, 1961, Bar Council of India Rules and the standards of conduct expected of a lawyer. The focus is on duties to the court, client, opponent and profession.
240 words, about 1 min12General Knowledge, Current Affairs and English Composition
General knowledge, current affairs and English composition tests awareness beyond law and the ability to write clear, correct English. The law papers reward precision; this paper rewards breadth and grammar.
226 words, about 1 min13Haryana-Specific Statutes and Minor Acts
Haryana-specific statutes and minor Acts tests local legislation that alters general law in the State. The examiner expects the parent Act, the Haryana amendment and the practical forum.
231 words, about 1 min