History
Deeg’s judicial history traces back to the princely state era, with formal courts emerging around 1855 under British influence, establishing magistrates and a district structure, including Deeg and Bharatpur; pre-1855 justice involved rulers’ military governors (faujdars) handling local law & order, evolving into a system with Nizamat courts, Tehsil courts, and later Munsif courts, with Deeg functioning as a key administrative & judicial hub for the Bharatpur State.
Early Era (Pre-1855)
Mughal Influence: Before regular courts, rulers like Maharaja Suraj Mal used military governors (faujdars) in forts like Deeg to manage law and order, suppressing bandits and trying serious crimes.
Jat Rulers: Deeg served as the first capital of the Jat rulers, with military officers maintaining justice in their areas.
Formalization of Courts (Post-1855)
Introduction of Regular Courts: In 1855, Major Morrison, Political Agent, established judicial departments, creating magistrates in Deeg and Bharatpur, marking the beginning of modern courts.
District Structure: The Bharatpur State was divided into districts, with Deeg and Bharatpur having Nazims (administrators) in charge.
Princely State Judiciary (Late 19th – Early 20th Century)
Hierarchy: The judicial system included the Council (highest court), Sessions Judge at Bharatpur, and Nizamat Courts at Bharatpur, Deeg, and Bayana.
Tehsil & Munsif Courts: Tehsil courts operated in Deeg, Bharatpur, etc., with Munsif (subordinate judge) courts established in Deeg and Bharatpur by 1935-36.
On 02-06-2025 , District Deeg Juridiction was separated from bharatpur and established as new Juridiction District Deeg. Additional charge of District & Session judge was on additional district judge Deeg. Shri Hemraj Gaur, currently holding the charge of District and Sessions Judge from 16th July 2025.
The 19 Courts running in the Judgeship are:-
| Sl No. | Name of Court | Name of Court Complex |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District & Session Court, Deeg | District Court Complex, Deeg |
| 2 | Add. District & Session Court, Deeg | District Court Complex, Deeg |
| 3 | CJM Court, Deeg | District Court Complex, Deeg |
| 4 | ACJM Court, Deeg | District Court Complex, Deeg |
| 5 | JJB Court, Deeg | District Court Complex, Deeg |
| 6 | JM Court, Deeg | District Court Complex, Deeg |
| 7 | ADJ Court, Kumher | Kumher Taluka Court Complex |
| 8 | ACJM Court, Kumher | Kumher Taluka Court Complex |
| 9 | ADJ Court, Nagar | Nagar Taluka Court Complex |
| 10 | ACJM No. 1 Court, Nagar | Nagar Taluka Court Complex |
| 11 | ACJM No. 2 Court, Nagar | Nagar Taluka Court Complex |
| 12 | JM Court, Nagar | Nagar Taluka Court Complex |
| 13 | ACJM Court, Sikri | Sikri Taluka Court Complex |
| 14 | ADJ Court, Kaman | Kaman Taluka Court Complex |
| 15 | ACJM No.1 Court, Kaman | Kaman Taluka Court Complex |
| 16 | ACJM No.2 Court, Kaman | Kaman Taluka Court Complex |
| 17 | JM Court, Kaman | Kaman Taluka Court Complex |
| 18 | Gram Nyayalaya, Kaman | Kaman Taluka Court Complex |
| 19 | JM Court, Pahari | Pahari Taluka Court Complex |