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Criminal Court Classes and Territorial Divisions
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Criminal Court Classes and Territorial Divisions

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Which of the following is NOT a class of Criminal Courts established in every State?

  • Judicial Magistrates of the first class
  • Courts of Session
  • Judicial Magistrates of the third class (correct)
  • Executive Magistrates
  • What is required for the State Government to alter the limits or the number of sessions divisions?

  • Approval from local municipalities
  • Consent from the general public
  • Consultation with the High Court (correct)
  • Notification to the Supreme Court
  • What defines a sessions division within a State?

  • It must consist of districts. (correct)
  • It must include a metropolitan area only.
  • It may consist of multiple countries.
  • It is determined solely by the High Court.
  • Which of the following statements about the territorial divisions of a State is accurate?

    <p>Every State shall consist of sessions divisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Constitution of Criminal Courts, who has the authority to divide a district into sub-divisions?

    <p>The State Government after consulting the High Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the sessions divisions, districts, and sub-divisions at the commencement of this Sanhita?

    <p>They are deemed to have been formed under this section.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following court types is responsible for handling criminal cases at a more severe level?

    <p>Courts of Session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Criminal Court Classes

    • Criminal courts in each state include:
      • Courts of Session
      • Judicial Magistrates of the first class
      • Judicial Magistrates of the second class
      • Executive Magistrates
    • In addition to the High Courts and courts established under other laws, these courts form the criminal court system.

    Territorial Divisions

    • Each state is divided into one or more sessions divisions.
    • Each sessions division comprises one or more districts for criminal law purposes.
    • Metropolitan areas are designated as separate divisions/session divisions.
    • The state government, after consulting with the High Court, can modify the boundaries and number of these divisions and districts.
    • Similarly, the state government can create sub-divisions within districts with the High Court's concurrence.
    • The existing sessions divisions, districts, and sub-divisions remain in effect under the new law.

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    This quiz covers the structure of criminal courts in various states, including the different classes of magistrates and the organization of sessions divisions and districts. Explore how territorial divisions impact the criminal court system and the modifications possible under state and High Court consultations.

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