Q: What are the classes of criminal court in India ?

Ans: Classes of Criminal Court in India

Supreme Court.

High Court.

Sessions Court (also called Court of Session).

Judicial Magistrates of First Class (called Metropolitan Magistrates in metropolitan areas).

Judicial Magistrates of Second Class.

Executive Magistrates.

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