(9)An Overview of the Judicial System in India: Exploring the Different Types of Courts and Their Functions
In India, the judicial system is structured into several levels and types of courts, each serving specific functions. Here’s an overview of the main types of courts in India: 1. Supreme Court of India - The apex court and the highest judicial authority in the country. It has both original and appellate jurisdiction and can hear appeals from High Courts and other lower courts. 2. High Courts - There are 25 High Courts in India, serving as the highest judicial bodies at the state and union territory levels. They have original jurisdiction in some matters and appellate jurisdiction over lower courts in their respective states or territories. 3. District Courts - These are subordinate courts under the High Courts and exist in each district of the state. They handle both civil and criminal cases at the district level. They are typically divided into: - **Civil Courts**: Handling civil matters. - **Sessions Courts...