Court Jurisdiction and Locations

Division of the Courts

The District Court Valaichenai operates as a unified Combined Court, housing both the District Court and Magistrate's Court to administer civil and criminal justice seamlessly.

Judicial Structure

Combined Court

District Court

Holds original civil jurisdiction across land disputes, family and matrimonial actions, testamentary matters, and commercial claims.

Magistrate’s Court

Exercises summary criminal jurisdiction over statutory offenses, police and regulatory prosecutions, bail proceedings, and inquests.