CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 6 CrPC

Classes of Criminal Courts

Procedure & effect

Besides the High Courts and the Courts constituted under any law, other than this Code, there shall be, in every State, the following classes of Criminal Courts, namely;

Courts of Session;
Judicial Magistrate of the first class and, in any Metropolitan area, Metropolitan Magistrate;
Judicial Magistrate of the second class; and
Executive Magistrates.

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FAQ — Section 6 CrPC

Section 6 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Classes of Criminal Courts”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Besides the High Courts and the Courts constituted under any law, other than this Code, there shall be, in every State, the following classes of Criminal Courts, namely; Courts of Session; Judicial Magistrate of the first class and, in any Metropolitan area, Metropolitan Magistrate; Judicial Magistrate of the second class; and Executive Magistrates.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.