Transfer of Cases under CrPC

The provisions related to the transfer of cases are given under Chapter XXXI, from sections 406 to 411 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.

To secure a fair, honest and impartial trial, sometimes the transfer of a case becomes necessary. If an accused person believes (with a reasonable cause) that he may not receive a fair trial at the present court, he should be empowered with the right to have his case transferred to another court.Read More →

Classes of Criminal Courts in India

Criminal courts can be categorised or classified (in the hierarchy) as given below:

1. Supreme Court.
2. High Court.
3. Courts of Sessions.
4. Judicial Magistrates of the First Class (called Metropolitan Magistrates in the metropolitan area).
5. Judicial Magistrates of Second Class.
6. Executive Magistrates.

Let us learn more about the six above-mentioned criminal courts.Read More →