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In the administrative hierarchy of the judiciary in Kerala, which court exercises supervisory and appellate jurisdiction over all subordinate civil courts within a specific district?
A. District and Sessions Court✓ Correct Answer
B. High Court of Kerala
C. Munsiff Court
D. Chief Judicial Magistrate Court
💡 Solution & Explanation
The District and Sessions Court exercises primary civil and criminal original jurisdiction alongside administrative supervisory powers over all subordinate courts within a district under Article 235. Higher appellate control rests with the respective state High Court. This tier anchors the grassroots judicial machinery in the Indian legal system.
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