Panchkula has been a separate Sessions Division since 9 May 2005. Its courts sit in Sector 1, Panchkula, and two further courts sit at the Sub-Division Court, Kalka. Aggarwal Associates is a firm of advocates whose chambers are at 536-C, Sector 6, MDC, Panchkula, Haryana.
Courts at Panchkula and the Cases They Try
The courts below are listed in order of precedence. They are taken from the official website of the District Court, Panchkula, as it stood in November 2026. The number of courts can change, and the official website has the current position.
| Court | Cases tried or heard |
|---|---|
| District and Sessions Judge | Sessions trials, bail and anticipatory bail, criminal appeals and revisions, and civil appeals. |
| Additional District and Sessions Judges | Sessions trials, bail, and criminal and civil appeals. |
| Principal Judge, Family Court | Divorce and other matrimonial petitions, maintenance, custody and guardianship. |
| Chief Judicial Magistrate | Criminal cases triable by a Magistrate, up to the limit of sentence in Section 23 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). |
| Civil Judge (Senior Division) and Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division) | Civil suits within their pecuniary and territorial jurisdiction. |
| Civil Judges (Junior Division) | Civil suits within their pecuniary and territorial jurisdiction. |
Special Courts and Tribunals at Panchkula
| Court | Cases tried or heard |
|---|---|
| POCSO Court (Additional District and Sessions Judge) | Offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. |
| CBI Courts: Special Judge, CBI, and Special Judicial Magistrate, CBI | Cases brought by the Central Bureau of Investigation, including offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. |
| Motor Accident Claims Tribunal | Compensation claims arising from road accidents, under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. |
| Negotiable Instruments Act Court (Civil Judge, Junior Division) | Cheque bounce complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. |
The District Legal Services Authority, Panchkula, has a Chief Judicial Magistrate as its whole-time Secretary. It deals with free legal aid under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
Sub-Division Court, Kalka
The Sub-Division Court at Kalka has one Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division) and one Civil Judge (Junior Division).
Matters the Firm Handles at Panchkula
- Family matters. Divorce, mutual consent divorce, and maintenance, custody and domestic violence.
- Criminal matters. Criminal trials, bail and anticipatory bail, appeals and revisions.
- POCSO cases. Cases before the POCSO Court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
- CBI cases. Cases before the Special Judge, CBI, and the Special Judicial Magistrate, CBI, including offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
- Cheque bounce. Notices, complaints and defence under Section 138.
- Civil and property. Civil suits and appeals, and property, HSVP and HRERA matters.
- Motor accident claims. Claims before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal.
- Consumer disputes. Complaints before the Consumer Commission.
The firm's other practice areas include matters before the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the courts and tribunals at Chandigarh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the District Courts of Panchkula?
The courts are in Sector 1, Panchkula. The Sub-Division Court is at Kalka.
Which court hears a divorce case in Panchkula?
The Family Court, Panchkula, hears it if that court has jurisdiction under Section 19 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, or the corresponding provision of the personal law that applies. This depends on facts such as where the marriage was solemnised and where the parties last resided together.
Which court hears a cheque bounce case in Panchkula?
The District Court website lists one exclusive court for Negotiable Instruments Act cases at Panchkula. Whether a complaint belongs at Panchkula depends on Section 142 of the Act, which generally looks to the bank branch where the payee holds the account through which the cheque was presented.
Where is a bail application filed in Panchkula?
It depends on the offence and the stage of the case. It may be filed before the Magistrate or the Court of Session. Anticipatory bail is filed before the Court of Session or the High Court.
How can I find which Magistrate deals with my police station?
The District Court website publishes a police station wise list of Magistrates.
How can I check the status of my case?
The District Court website offers case status search by case number, FIR number and party name.
The contact page lists the address and contact details of the chambers.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Court information is taken from the official website of the District Court, Panchkula, and may change. The position in your matter depends on its facts.