District Court Varanasi

ABOUT DISTRICT COURT

The land of Varanasi (Kashi),a religious and cultural capital of India often referred to as Benares, is the oldest living city in the world and is said to be abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. These few lines said by Mark Twain tell all about Varanasi: "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together". The origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals. Varanasi has also been a great center of learning for ages. The history of Varanasi Judgeship can be taken from 1913 when the Civil Court was constructed across river Varuna. At that time Varanasi Judgeship was headed by District Judge. Civil Judge and Judge Small Causes Court were the other courts. In the year 1923 Munsif City and Munsif Hawali was established in Varanasi. Those Courts had territorial jurisdiction over entire Varanasi which included entire district. Varanasi Judgeship had two[...]