About Us

Bagh, a district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), is one of the most beautiful districts in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The region boasts dense forests, high peaks, and sparkling rivers. The District Court of Bagh serves as the principal judicial authority at the district level in AJK. It governs under the High Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and is a crucial component of the AJK judiciary. Their responsibilities consist of addressing civil, criminal, and constitutional matters. The court upholds the rule of law, justice, and legal remedy in the area. After the liberation of AJK in 1947, the judiciary was restructured to align with the AJK Interim Constitution 1974.

The court structure includes civil and criminal courts, comprising the Sessions Court, Additional Sessions Court, Civil Judge Courts, and Magistrate Courts. These courts exercise original, appellate, and special jurisdiction, as defined under the AJK Courts and Laws Code. The Sessions Court, presided over by the District and Sessions Judge, handles criminal cases and appeals from lower courts. Civil Judges and Magistrates oversee civil, family, and commercial disputes in accordance with AJK legal statutes. With ongoing judicial reforms and technological advancements, the District Court of Bagh has adopted modern case management systems to improve efficiency and transparency. It upholds justice, defends fundamental rights, and provides legal awareness in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.