Court of Session: This is the highest criminal court in a district and is presided over by a Sessions Judge. It has the power to try all serious criminal cases, including those punishable by death or life imprisonment. Additional Sessions Judge: This is a court established by the state government to assist the Sessions Judge. The Additional Sessions Judge has the same powers and functions as the Sessions Judge. Assistant Sessions Judge: This court is established to assist the Sessions Judge and the Additional Sessions Judge. It has the power to try all cases that the Sessions Judge is empowered to try. Chief Judicial Magistrate: This court is headed by a Chief Judicial Magistrate and has the power to try all cases that can be tried by a Judicial Magistrate of the first class. Judicial Magistrate of the first class: This court has the power to try all cases that are punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years and/or a fine. Judicial Magistrate of the second class: This court has the power to try all cases that are punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months and/or a fine. Metropolitan Magistrate: This court is established in metropolitan areas and has the same powers and functions as the Judicial Magistrate of the first class. It is important to note that the hierarchy of courts may vary slightly from state to state in India, but the general order is the same.