what is the composition of indian judiciary
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The Judicial system of India is stratified into various levels.
1. At the top is the Supreme Court which is followed by High Courts at the state levels, District Court at the district levels and Lok Adalats at the village and district levels.
2.The structure of the courts from the lower to the upper level is like a pyramid.
3.The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body situated in Delhi.I came into existence on 28th of January, 1950.I is composed of the Chief Justice of India and 25 other judges. They are appointed by the President of India.It is the highest court of appeal and the guardian of the Constitution of India.
4. High Courts are present in all the states and union territories of India.It functions under the Supreme Court.It decides both civil and criminal cases.The judges are appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the other judges of he Supreme Court.
5.The District Courts take care of the cases prevalent at the district level. It is headed by a judge. It is administratively and judicially controlled by the High courts of the respective states.
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The Indian Judiciary is of a pyramid structure having the District court at the base, above it lies the High Court of different states or two or more states and at the apex lies the Supreme Court.
SUPREME COURT
It lies in the apex of the Indian Judiciary system. It consist of one Chief Justice and 30 other judges who are appointed by the President. The judges attain retirement at the age of 65. The apex works for the protection of the fundamental rights and to solve the disputes among the states and the union.
HIGH COURT
At present there are 24 high courts holding jurisdiction of the states, union territories and groups of union territories. Calcutta High Court is the oldest Supreme Court of India. High court has original and appellate jurisdiction over certain civil and criminal cases.
DISTRICT COURT
They are the court that lies below the high courts. Though they lie at the bottom of the pyramid of the judiciary system but they lie at the apex of the subordinate courts. They are presided by District judge and Session judge.