Lower courts in India, which comprise the Subordinate Courts , operate under the direct supervision of their respective High Courts to handle civil and criminal matters.
The High Courts in India are the principal civil courts of original jurisdiction in each state or group of states, serving as the highest judicial body at the state level below the Supreme Court of India.
The Supreme Court of India, as of early 2026, is navigating its 75th year, focusing on increased transparency, the reduction of case backlogs, and the digitization of legal proceedings.
Lower courts in India, which comprise the Subordinate Courts , operate under the direct supervision of their respective High Courts to handle civil and criminal matters.