Section 12(2) in The Karnataka Civil Courts Act, 1964
(2)The following Courts existing in the State immediately prior to the appointed day, namely:—(a)the Courts of Civil Judges (Senior Division) in the Belgaum Area;(b)the Courts of Civil Judges in the Mysore Area, and(c)the Courts of Subordinate Judges,shall be deemed to be Courts of Civil Judges established under this Act.
