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 In establishing or dissolving courts of justice, it shall be duty of the Minister of Justice to report the number, conditions, locations, and jurisdiction of the courts to His Majesty's Government as necessary for enabling the justice to be administered in a smooth manner throughout the Kingdom.

There shall be judges for every court in the number designated by the Minister of Justice in line with the necessity of the public service.

The shall be one chief judge for each of the following courts, namely, the Supreme Court of Justice, appellate courts, Civil Court, and Criminal Court.

When the position of the chief judge of any court becomes vacant or when the chief judge is not present for the performance of duties, the Minister of Justice may designate a senior judge as a temporary substitute for the chief judge.

In every court of first instance, save the Civil Court and the Criminal Court, the Minister of Justice shall