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On April 17, 1955, the High Court of Sikkim was established by virtue of a Proclamation, the High Court of Judicature (Jurisdiction and Powers) Proclamation, 1955 proclaimed by the then Maharaja of Sikkim who was known as the 'Chogyal'. From the records available, it can be gathered that the administration of justice in Sikkim in the last century was carried out by the Feudal Landlords (Adda Courts), Jongpons (District Officers), Pipons (Headmen) and Mandals with the Chogyal at the top. In 1909, Kazis, Thikadars and Lamas were invested with judicial power by a State Council Resolution. They could try civil suits upto the value of Rs.500/-.It was in the year 1916, the Appellate Court designated as Chief Court was created with jurisdiction to try important original suits. The Court was exercising appellate jurisdiction over the Adda Courts. Appeals from the Chief Court would lie to the Supreme Court of His Highness the Maharaja. The Court of the Maharaja, without having original jurisdiction, was the final Court of Appeal in the state. A Board on the lines of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in England, would hear the parties and scrutinize the evidence regarding merit[...]
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LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Notification No. 28/HCS dated 01.08.2023-Rules for Online RTI application in the High Court of Sikkim and District Courts, 2023
- Notice No. 21/D&SJ/(S) dated 06/07/2023 List of Candidates selected for the post of Chowkidar, Driver, Mali, Peon, Sweeper and Residential Orderly
- Notification No 20/D&SJ/S dated 31.03.2023
- Employment Notice No 15/D&SJ/S dated 18.08.2022
- Admit Card Notice