Multiple choice

Under section 24 of the Punjab Courts Act, 1918 ______ will be the principal civil court of original jurisdiction.

  1. High Court

  2. District Court

  3. Family Court

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Section 24 of the Punjab Courts Act, 1918, the District Court is designated as the principal civil court of original jurisdiction. This means district courts have the primary authority to hear civil cases at the first instance. High Courts primarily hear appeals and have original jurisdiction only in specific matters. Family Courts are specialized courts for family law disputes.

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