Question

Discuss the structure and composition of subordinate courts in India.

Answer 1

Instructions: Define subordinate courts and then discuss its structure and composition in detail.

Solution:

• All the courts at the state level that work under the supervision of the high court are called subordinate courts.

Structure and composition of subordinate courts:

• Session’s Judge Court: This is the highest court at the district level.
• It is led by a Session’s judge who is sometimes assisted by an additional session’s judge, in case of heavy workload.
• These judges are appointed by the Governor of the state upon consultation with the Chief Justice of the state high court.
• Subordinate courts: They work under the Session’s Judge Court.
• They are headed by a Chief Judicial Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of first or second class.
• Judicial Magistrates are appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court on the recommendation of the State Public Service Commission.
• An advocate with 3 years experience is eligible to become a magistrate after clearing the exam.