Karnataka Civil Judge Exam study guide
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The Karnataka Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination is the entry route to the state judicial service: candidates who clear it are appointed as Civil Judges (Junior Division), the first rung of the subordinate judiciary in Karnataka. It is meant for law graduates who intend to preside over civil and criminal courts, and it is conducted by the High Court of Karnataka through its recruitment process. The Karnataka Civil Judge Exam study guide has 12 sections and about 2,832 words.
01Civil Law and Civil Procedure
Civil Law and Civil Procedure tests your command of substantive civil law (contract, torts, property, family and limitation) and the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, as applied in Karnataka through the Karnataka Civil Rules of Practice, 1967. Section 9 CPC: civil courts try all suits of a civil nature unless expressly or impliedly barred.
320 words, about 2 min02Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure tests substantive offences and the process of investigation, trial and appeal. From 1 July 2024 the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act.
265 words, about 1 min03Evidence Law
Evidence law governs which facts may be proved and by what means. The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is now the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, but the core doctrines remain.
271 words, about 1 min04Constitutional Law
Constitutional Law tests the Constitution of India, with emphasis on fundamental rights, writ jurisdiction and the federal structure. Article 12 defines State for fundamental rights; Article 13 voids inconsistent laws.
259 words, about 1 min05Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964
The Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964 tests revenue administration: survey and settlement, record of rights, assessment and collection, and appeals. The State is divided into revenue districts, divisions, taluks and villages.
253 words, about 1 min06Karnataka Rent Act, 1999
The Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 regulates rent and eviction of tenants in Karnataka. Check applicability first: the Act exempts several categories, including government and institutional premises and buildings constructed within the prescribed period.
240 words, about 1 min07Karnataka Excise Act, 1965
The Karnataka Excise Act, 1965 regulates manufacture, possession, sale and transport of excisable articles and liquor. Excise revenue and licences: no manufacture, sale, possession or transport without a licence or permit.
234 words, about 1 min08Karnataka Prohibition of Charging Exorbitant Interest Act, 2004
The Karnataka Prohibition of Charging Exorbitant Interest Act, 2004 targets money-lending and loan transactions where interest is exorbitant. The Act prohibits charging interest above the ceiling prescribed by the State Government.
217 words, about 1 min09Karnataka Police Act, 1963
The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 governs the organisation, powers and discipline of the Karnataka police. Commissioner and Superintendent of Police; superintendence of the force.
201 words, about 1 min10Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964 and Panchayat Raj Laws
The Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964 and the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993 test local self-government, read with the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments. Municipalities: constitution, elections, President, Commissioner, functions, taxation, contracts and building licences.
193 words, under 1 min11Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961
The Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961 provides for planning and development of urban areas. Planning authorities prepare comprehensive development plans and zonal regulations.
190 words, under 1 min12Legal Drafting, Pleading, and Judgment Writing
Legal Drafting, Pleading and Judgment Writing tests your ability to draft pleadings, applications and judgments with precision. Plaint: Order 7 CPC - parties, jurisdiction, cause of action, valuation, relief and verification.
189 words, under 1 min