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ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1922 – 23

 Administrative Report 1922-23 makes it evident that there was Sikkim Chief Court having
both Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction. The Sikkim Chief Court comprised of 12 members

selected from Head-men of the State, would sit for 2 months at a time in benches of 4
members. They would try all important cases and hear appeals against the decisions of the
Land Lords Court.
 Kumar W. Polden continued in the office of the Judicial Secretary of His Highness the
Maharaja of Sikkim and during his leave Mr. Penstonji Jamasji held charge of the Judicial

Department.

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