Q. In the context of the judiciary, the term ‘Circuit benches’ refer to:

[A] Permanent benches of a court or tribunal established in multiple locations within a region.

[B] Benches that exclusively handle appeals from lower courts across the country.

[C] Specialized benches that deal only with constitutional matters in the judiciary.

[D] Temporary benches of a court or tribunal that operate in locations other than their permanent headquarters.

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation – Circuit benches are temporary or part-time benches of a court or tribunal that function in locations other than their permanent or regional headquarters. They are established to make justice more accessible and reduce travel burdens for litigants, especially in geographically dispersed areas.

Source: The Hindu

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