Kodagu province, which was a 'C' State earlier to
reorganisation, is a beautiful green country spread on the laps of
western ghats of the Southern Part of India. It stretches over
5600 sq.km with Madikeri, Virajpet, Somwarpet as the three
Revenue Taluks. This province, now a district, has its own people,
culture and heritage.
The history of Kodagu is traceable from second century A.D
onwards from the edicts left behind by various kings and kingdoms
who ruled here...
Tracing this part of the history in Kodagu regarding the
Judicial system, we find that the first munsiffs courts were
established at Mercara and Virajpet around the year 1885 and in
the process of evolution of this system, many a men of letters
and competence have served the Bench and the Bar in Courts
here. It is a matter of great pride and record that we have
surpassed over a century since thea. It is needless to say, that a
memorable event of such kind deserves...