Auxiliary authorities known as panchayats, for which local body elections are regularly held, govern local affairs.[74] Judiciary: The judiciary consists of the Kerala High Court and a system of lower courts.[75] The High Court, located in Kochi,[76] has a Chief Justice along with 35 permanent and twelve additional pro tempore justices as of 2021[update].[77] The high court also hears cases from the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.[78][79]