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ICSE · Class 8 · History & Civics

4 concept maps of The Judiciary for ICSE Class 8 History & Civics, each also written out as a text outline. Maps: Structure and Hierarchy of Indian.

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A diagram illustrating the single, integrated judicial hierarchy in India, with the Supreme Court at the apex, followed by High Courts, and then subordinate courts. It contrasts this with a double jud
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Structure and Hierarchy of Indian Judicial System

Structure and Hierarchy of Indian Judicial System

The map in words

  • Supreme Court Chief Justice + 33 Judges Original & Appellate Jurisdiction
    • High Courts One in each State Limited Original & Appellate
      • District Courts Civil and Criminal Session Judge
        • Subordinate Courts Taluka and Tehsil Courts First Point of Contact
    • Judicial Review: Can declare laws unconstitutional

Hierarchy of Indian Courts and Case Flow

Hierarchy of Indian Courts and Case Flow

The map in words

  • Lok Adalat People's Court Speedy Justice
    • Civil Cases Money, Contracts, Property
      • Appeals to High Court
        • Appeals to Supreme Court
          • Supreme Court
            • High Courts State Level
              • Subordinate Courts District Level
                • Criminal Cases Theft, Robbery, Murder
  • Consumer Courts

Mind map showing the two main types of court cases and their examples

Mind map showing the two main types of court cases and their examples

The map in words

  • Types of Cases
    • Criminal Cases
      • Theft
      • Robbery
      • Murder
      • Physical Injury
      • Rioting
    • Civil Cases
      • Property Disputes
      • Marriage Disputes
      • Contracts
      • Damage to Goods

The Judiciary in India

The Judiciary in India

The map in words

  • The Judiciary in India
    • Judiciary
    • Judicial hierarchy
    • Criminal cases
    • Civil cases
    • Supreme Court
    • High Courts
    • Writs
    • Subordinate Courts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Judiciary for ICSE Class 8 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Judiciary include The Judiciary: Meaning and Structure, The Supreme Court, The High Courts, Writs. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
What do the concept maps for The Judiciary show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in The Judiciary connect: Structure and Hierarchy of Indian Judicial System; Hierarchy of Indian Courts and Case Flow. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise The Judiciary for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 41 practice questions on The Judiciary. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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