Under section 7 of the Himachal Pradesh Courts Act, 1976, which receiving and registration functions may the High Court or District Judge assign to an Additional District Judge?
Question and options
Under section 7 of the Himachal Pradesh Courts Act, 1976, which receiving and registration functions may the High Court or District Judge assign to an Additional District Judge?
Neither cases nor appeals
Both cases and appeals
Cases only
Appeals only
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Both cases and appeals
Section 7 expressly includes the power to receive and register cases and appeals that could otherwise be instituted in the District Judge’s court. The Additional District Judge exercises the District Judge’s powers when discharging the assigned functions.
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