Munsif

The term ‘munsif’ used informally even today in context of civil courts was coined by Sher Shah Suri. Among the various judicial reforms introduced by him, the constitution of separate civil courts under a judge called ‘munsif’ is still much prevalant in various parts of India. Although, now the term ‘munsif’ has officially been replaced by ‘Civil Judge Junior Division’, but still, among the masses, the term ‘munsif’ finds its place.