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Which is the highest Criminal Court in a District?

District and Session Judge’s court is the highest criminal court in a district. Also, it is the highest civil court in a district. The district judge is the highest judicial authority in the district. He/she possesses original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction in both civil as well as criminal matters. 

In other words, the district judge is also the session judge. 

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