Section 6Procedural
Classes of Criminal Courts
Full Text
6. Besides the High Courts and the Courts constituted under any law, other than this Sanhita, there shall be, in every State, the following classes of Criminal Courts, namely:—
(i) Courts of Session;
(ii) Judicial Magistrates of the first class;
(iii) Judicial Magistrates of the second class; and
(iv) Executive Magistrates.
Plain English Summary
Establishes the hierarchy of criminal courts in every state, identifying four main classes: Courts of Session, Judicial Magistrates of the first and second class, and Executive Magistrates.
Key Legal Elements
- Defines the standard categories of criminal courts in a State
- Distinguishes between Judicial and Executive Magistrates
- Recognizes Courts of Session as a primary class of court
Practical Note
This section sets the standard structure for criminal justice administration across India, operating alongside High Courts and any other specialized courts.