Magistrates and Sub-Magistrates (Munsifs) are usually state-level judicial workers who apply law aspects in criminal and civil cases, respectively. They have limited law enforcement and administration power and their work profile may vary from state to state. Magistrates also deal in many different judicial proceedings, issue warrants, and reviews arrests. Munsifs may hear cases, such as traffic violations, pre-trial hearings, misdemeanours, small claims cases. While other states let them handle probate, contracts, domestic relations, or other law areas.

You need to qualify for the State Public Service Commission or Law Service Commission to be appointed as the Magistrate and Sub-Magistrate. You may get promoted to the post of Sub-Judge, District and Sessions Courts Judge as well as may get appointments in the High Court and Supreme Court as per the seniority and vacancy, if available.

A bachelor’s degree and fair share of work experience are required to be a magistrate. This can be a very exciting field for those who are interested in criminal justice. In the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, the magistrates have been categorized as a Chief Judicial Magistrate, Judicial Magistrates First Class, Judicial Magistrates Second Class, and Executive Magistrates.

As part of your personality traits, you should have the ability to think logically as well as see and understand both sides of any particular issue. You should be at ease while dealing with people and should seek justice for the innocent in your maximum capacity.