Ernakulam district courts (എറണാകുളം)

79 court establishments in Ernakulam district, Kerala, under the Kerala High Court. Draft plaints, bail applications, vakalatnamas and notices formatted for these courts, in Malayalam or English.

Ernakulam district in Kerala has 79 court establishments under the Kerala High Court, comprising 22 district and sessions courts, 34 magistrate courts and 23 civil courts (sub court, munsif, family court). The listing below reflects the establishments published by the district judiciary.

District and Sessions Courts

22 in Ernakulam district

District and Sessions Court, Ernakulam
Additional District and Sessions Court I, Ernakulam
Additional District and Sessions Court II, Ernakulam
Special Court (SPE/NIA/CBI) I / Additional District Court III, Ernakulam
Special Court (SPE/NIA/CBI) II / Additional District Court IV, Ernakulam
Additional Special Court (SPE/CBI) III, Ernakulam
Special Court (Idamalayar Investigation) / Additional District Court V / MACT, Ernakulam
Additional District and Sessions Court VI / MACT, Ernakulam
Additional District and Sessions Court VII / MACT, Ernakulam
Additional District and Sessions Court VIII / MACT, Ernakulam
Additional District and Sessions Court (Atrocities and Sexual Violence Cases), Ernakulam
Special Court for the Trial of Offences under the SC/ST (PoA) Act, Ernakulam
Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Ernakulam
Additional District Court / MACT, Muvattupuzha
Special Court (POCSO Act Cases), Muvattupuzha
Enquiry Commissioner and Special Court (Vigilance), Muvattupuzha
Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Perumbavoor
Fast Track Special Court, Perumbavoor
Additional District Court I / MACT, North Paravur
Additional District Court II / MACT, North Paravur
Fast Track Special Court, North Paravur
Fast Track Special Court, Aluva

Magistrate Courts

34 in Ernakulam district

Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Ernakulam
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Ernakulam
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court (E.O.), Ernakulam
Special Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court (Criminal Cases against MPs/MLAs), Ernakulam
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court I, Ernakulam
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court II, Ernakulam
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court III / Juvenile Justice Board, Ernakulam
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court VIII, Ernakulam
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court IX, Ernakulam
Special Judicial First Class Magistrate Court (NI Act Cases), Ernakulam
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court I, Kochi
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court II, Kochi
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court I, Aluva
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court II, Aluva
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court I, Muvattupuzha
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court III, Muvattupuzha
Munsiff-Magistrate Court, Kolenchery
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court I, Perumbavoor
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court III, Perumbavoor
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court IV, Perumbavoor
Munsiff-Magistrate Court, Kothamangalam
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court II, Kothamangalam
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court I, North Paravur
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court III, North Paravur
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Thripunithura
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Mattanchery
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Chottanikkara
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Piravom
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Kakkanad
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Kalamassery
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Njarakkal
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Angamaly
Gram Nyayalaya, Vadavucode
Gram Nyayalaya, Chendamangalam

Civil Courts (Sub Court, Munsif, Family Court)

23 in Ernakulam district

Principal Sub Court, Ernakulam
Additional Sub Court I, Ernakulam
Additional Sub Court II, Ernakulam
Additional Sub Court III, Ernakulam
Principal Munsiff Court / JFCM IV, Ernakulam
Additional Munsiff Court I / JFCM V, Ernakulam
Additional Munsiff Court II / JFCM VI, Ernakulam
Additional Munsiff Court III / RCPC / JFCM VII, Ernakulam
Family Court, Ernakulam
Sub Court, Kochi
Principal Munsiff Court / JFCM III, Kochi
Additional Munsiff Court / JFCM IV, Kochi
Munsiff Court / JFCM III, Aluva
Family Court, Aluva
Sub Court, Muvattupuzha
Munsiff Court / JFCM II, Muvattupuzha
Family Court, Muvattupuzha
Sub Court, Perumbavoor
Munsiff Court / JFCM II, Perumbavoor
Principal Sub Court, North Paravur
Additional Sub Court, North Paravur
Munsiff Court / JFCM II, North Paravur
Family Court, North Paravur

Documents filed in Ernakulam courts

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Frequently asked questions

How many courts are there in Ernakulam district?

79 court establishments are listed for Ernakulam district: 22 district and sessions courts, 34 magistrate courts, 23 civil courts (sub court, munsif, family court). The list is taken from the district judiciary's own published listing.

Which High Court has jurisdiction over Ernakulam?

Ernakulam district falls under the Kerala High Court. Appeals, revisions and writ petitions from the Ernakulam district judiciary lie to that High Court.

Can I draft court documents in Malayalam for Ernakulam courts?

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Other districts in Kerala

Court establishment names last reviewed 30 August 2026. District judiciaries reorganise and add courts, so confirm the current establishment with the court before filing.