How many types of cases are there in judiciary?

• Criminal Cases. Criminal cases involve enforcing public codes of behavior, which are codified in the laws of the state. ...
• Civil Cases. ...
• Family Cases.

• All civil cases (family law, probate, juvenile, and other civil cases);
• All criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions, like traffic tickets);
• Small claims cases and appeals of small claims cases;
• Appeals of civil cases involving $25,000 or less; and.

What are the 3 basic case types?

More specifically, federal courts hear criminal, civil, and bankruptcy cases. And once a case is decided, it can often be appealed.

What is the full form of PIL?

Public interest litigation is the use of the law to advance human rights and equality, or raise issues of broad public concern. It helps advance the cause of minority or disadvantaged groups or individuals.

How many types of cases are there in India?

There are five types of legal system i.e. civil law; common law; customary law; religious law and mixed law. In Indian Judicial System there are four types of law. The Criminal law is enforced by the police. Cases like murder, rape, assault, robbery are dealt under Criminal Law.

What are the 3 main functions of judiciary?

What are civil cases in India?

A civil suit is when a case is filed against someone for doing wrong to the other person. The one who files the case and the one on whom the case is filed is known as parties or litigants. It is not like the criminal case where giving punishment is the aim. Anyone can file a civil suit that faced loss or damage.

What is CR case?

When a case is initiated on the basis of a Complainant, It is called Complaint Case and such a case is registered in the Complaint Register and for this reason such a case is also known as Complaint Register Case (CR Case).

What are the 4 cases in English?

It is agreed that there is no "Ablative" in English (although there is an "Instrumental Case") but English grammars often keep the Dative in addition to the Accusative, thereby creating the following four cases: Nominative, Genitive, Dative, Accusative.

What is CP case in court?

C.p means civil proceeding it may divorce or restitution of conjugal life under the Hindu law . Crp is the criminal proceeding for maintenance under the provisions of criminal procedure code section 125.

What are case types?

What is criminal case?

A lawsuit brought by a prosecutor employed by the federal, state, or local government that charges a person with the commission of a crime.

What are civil and criminal cases?

Civil Law deals with Property, Money, Housing, Divorce, custody of a child in the event of divorce etc. Criminal Law deals with offences that are committed against the society. It mets out varying degrees of punishment commensurate with the crime committed.

Who is the head of judiciary?

The 48th and present chief justice is N. V. Ramana.

Is judiciary a state?

The Judiciary is not explicitly mentioned in Article 12 as a State. However, Judiciary having the rulemaking powers can be included in the definition of the State. The above conclusion is supported by Article 13 of the Constitution which lays down that any laws (includes rules, regulations, etc.)

What is Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?

As you all know, Article 21 deals with one of the fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India. The Right to Protection of Life and personal liberty is the main object of Article 21 and it is a right guaranteed against State Action as distinguished from violation of such right by private individuals.

What is MC case?

To me the abbreviation 'MC' stands for Matrimonial Case. [It may include anything RCR, Divorce, Mutual Consent Divorce etc.]. Go to that office, make an enquiry and ask for a copy of the matter if it relates to the case filed by your wife.

Which cases go to High Court?

They usually only hear civil matters involving more than R100 000, and serious criminal cases. They also hear any appeals or reviews from lower courts (Magistrates' courts) which fall in their geographical jurisdiction.

What are the types of cases in civil law?

What is a suo moto case?

'Suo motu' is a Latin term which means 'on its own motion'. When the Court takes suo moto cognisance of an issue, it institutes a case on its own accord by taking cognisance of a public issue. At times, the Court's suo motu actions will be based on letter petition, media reports etc.

Which two states share high courts?

Which of the states in India share a common High Court? The states of Punjab and Haryana have a common High Court in Chandigarh. Also, the North-Eastern states (Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh) share the same High Court in Guwahati.

Who can file PIL?

Who can file it? Any Indian citizen can file a PIL, the only condition being that it should not be filed with a private interest, but in larger public interest. At times, even the Court can take cognizance of a matter if it is one of utmost public importance, and appoint an advocate to handle the case.