About Us

Poonch the District of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), serves as the primary judicial authority within the district, functioning under the jurisdiction of the High Court of AJK. As an essential part of the AJK judiciary, it operates under the High Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and adjudicates civil, criminal, and constitutional cases. The court ensures justice, legal relief, and the rule of law in the region. The judicial system of Poonch has deep historical roots. 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 serious criminal cases and appeals from lower courts. Civil Judges and Magistrates oversee civil, family, and commercial disputes by AJK legal statutes. With ongoing judicial reforms and technological advancements, the District Court Poonch has adopted modern case management systems to improve efficiency and transparency. As part of the broader AJK judicial framework, it continues to uphold justice, protect fundamental rights, and ensure legal awareness in Azad Jammu and Kashmir