Skip to content
SourceLaw Dictionary Browse Letter D

District

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

District [fr. districtus, Lat.]: (1) The circuit or territory within which a person may be compelled to appear; (2) Circuit of authority; province.

See [Constitution of India, Art. 243(a)]

District means a district in a State. [Constitution of India, Art. 243(a), Art. 243P(a)]

Definitions are for legal research. Always verify meaning in the context of the statute, judgment, or jurisdiction cited.

AI Briefs · Semantic Search · Save & annotate judgments

Start your 7-day free trial