The Judiciary in Gujarat includes:
- High Court
- District Courts
- Subordinate Courts
The High Court of Gujarat is the highest court in the state of Gujarat, India. It is located in Ahmedabad. The High Court has original jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases, and appellate jurisdiction in cases decided by the lower courts. The High Court also has the power to issue writs, including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, and quo warranto.
The District Courts are the principal civil and criminal courts in the state of Gujarat. There are 26 District Courts in Gujarat, each with jurisdiction over a district. The District Courts have original jurisdiction in civil cases involving a value of up to â¹50 lakhs, and in criminal cases involving a maximum sentence of seven years imprisonment. The District Courts also have appellate jurisdiction in cases decided by the lower courts.
The Subordinate Courts are the lower civil and criminal courts in the state of Gujarat. There are over 1,000 Subordinate Courts in Gujarat, each with jurisdiction over a taluka or a group of talukas. The Subordinate Courts have original jurisdiction in civil cases involving a value of up to â¹5 lakhs, and in criminal cases involving a maximum sentence of three years imprisonment. The Subordinate Courts also have appellate jurisdiction in cases decided by the lower courts.