Courts of India
A single, unified system across the country, with the Supreme Court at the top. Each state has a High Court, and tribunals handle many specialised disputes.
Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Courts
Supreme Court of IndiaAlso decides constitutional questions
High CourtsOne for each state or group of states
District and Sessions CourtsCivil and criminal
Subordinate courtsMagistrates and munsiffs
Tribunals
Specialised tribunalsFor example tax, environment and company law
Worth knowing
- India has one integrated judiciary rather than separate federal and state court systems.
- High Courts can also issue writs to protect fundamental rights, and so can the Supreme Court.
Compare India with another country →
Read the India profile in the Legal Families Atlas →
Sources
Other systems
AustraliaBrazilCanadaChinaEgyptEngland and WalesEuropean UnionFranceGermanyHong KongIrelandIsraelItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsNew ZealandNigeriaRussiaSingaporeSouth AfricaSpainTurkeyUnited States
TheLawToKnow Tools’s court-structure diagrams are simplified on purpose and are not legal advice. Report a mistake.
