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A Magistrate presides over legal proceedings in the lower courts, hearing civil and criminal cases, and making judgments based on evidence presented. Duties include managing courtroom procedures, assessing legal arguments, imposing sentences, and ensuring fair trials.
Magistrates often handle cases like minor criminal offences, traffic violations, and family law matters, and they must possess strong decision-making skills and knowledge of legal principles.
