Question

explain the constitution and powers of criminal courts under crpc

Answer 1

Administration of justice is the most important function of the state. For this purpose our constitution has set up a hierarchy of courts. The Supreme Court is the apex body, followed by 24 High Courts which have been created by the constitution of India, and their jurisdiction and powers are well defined in the constitution itself.

Article 124 of Indian constitution says that there shall be a Supreme Court of India its constitutional powers and jurisdictions have been defined from article 124-147. The Supreme Court is meant to be the highest court of appeal which takes up appeals against the verdict of High Courts. There are 24 High Courts in the country which regulates the working of the Sessions court. The Constitution, by Article 227, provides that every High Court shall so exercise superintendence over all courts and tribunals. It further provides that the High Court shall exercise its powers judiciously in order ensure proper working of judicial mechanism.

CLASSES OF CRIMINAL COURTS

Apart from the Supreme Court and High Courts, the following criminal courts have been described under section 6 of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973:-

Answer 2

"For impartation of justice the judiciary system is divided into Supreme Court, and High Court.

The criminal courts are described under section 6 of criminal procedure code, 1973 and under chapter III of CrPC it is clearly stated that offenses under Indian Penal Code and offenses under any other law are tried in these courts which relate to offenses which are considered punishable under criminal activities.

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