The Civil Courts Act, 1977 (1920 A. D.)Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 66 of 1977
(1) When the business pending before any District Judge requires the aid of an additional Judge or Judges for its speedy disposal, [the Government of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] may [on the recommendations of the High Court] appoint such Additional Judge or Judges as may be necessary.
(2) An Additional Judge so appointed shall discharge any of the functions of a District Judge which the District Judge may assign to him, and in the discharge of those functions he shall exercise the same powers as the District Judge.