The structure of the Judiciary :
Indian constitution established a single integrated judicial system. The structure of the judiciary in India is like a pyramid. At the top is the Supreme Court then the High Courts followed by District and Subordinate courts respectively. The lower courts function under the direct supervision of the higher courts.
1. Supreme Court of India :
- Its orders/decisions are honoured by all courts of the country.
- It can transfer judges of high courts.
- It can demand any litigation being heard in any court of country.
- It can transfer the case from one High Court to other High Court.
2. High Court:
- They hear appeals against the decisions of the lower courts.
- They can issue writs for restoring the rights.
- They can issue their judgements on the matters within the jurisdiction of the state.
- They supervise and control on subordinate courts.
3. District Courts:
- They hear the case filed in the districts.
- They hear the appeals made on the decisions of the lower courts.
- They give decision on serious criminal offences.
4. Subordinate Courts :
These courts hear the cases of civil and criminal nature.
