Question

In the criminal hierarchy of subordinate courts, which court deals with offenses punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment?

• A. Second Class Judicial Magistrate Court
• B. First Class Judicial Magistrate Court
• C. Chief Judicial Magistrate Court
• D. District Court

Answer 1

Answer:

B. First Class Judicial Magistrate Court

Subordinate courts

• Operate under the District Court and are categorized into civil and criminal courts, with a clear hierarchy:
  

• Civil Side (in ascending order):
  

• Junior Civil Judge Court (includes Munsif Courts): Handles minor civil disputes.
  

• Principal Junior Civil Judge Court: Manages slightly more complex civil cases.
  

• Senior Civil Judge Court (Sub-Court): Handles significant civil matters below the District Court level.

• Criminal Side (in ascending order):
  

• Second Class Judicial Magistrate Court: Handles petty criminal cases (e.g., fines, up to 1-year imprisonment).
  

• First Class Judicial Magistrate Court: Deals with offenses up to 3 years imprisonment.
  

• Chief Judicial Magistrate Court: Oversees serious criminal cases up to 7 years imprisonment.