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  Six  Honorary  Courts  were  created  at  Gangtok,  Rhenock,  Rangpo,  Namchi,  Soreng  and
                      Geyzing.

                      Both Civil and  Criminal Jurisdiction were vested in the  Honarary Court.  Appeal from  the
                      Honorary Court would lie to the Sikkim Chief Court.
                      One review available before the Court of the Dewan.

                      Jurisdiction and procedure were defined.
                      Tashildars to have supervisory  power over Honorary Courts  and  were  required to  submit
                      report to the Dewan.
                      Revisional powers were given to Sikkim Chief Judge and the Dewan.









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