be useful here to briefly indicate the general structure of Courts in India. 20. The Supreme Court of India is at the apex of the Indian judicial system and has original as well as appellate jurisdictions, The High Court is the highest judicial organ of each State and the Union territories. Below the High Court there are different criminal and civil courts. The classes of criminal courts are Sessions Courts, Courts of Judicial magistrate first class or met­ Consideration of reports submitted by States parties —India 343 ropolitan magistrate, judicial magistrate Class II and the executive magistrate. The corresponding Civil Courts are the District Courts, the Subordinate Courts and the small Causes courts etc. Appeals lie from the lower courts to the higher courts in both civil and criminal matters. In some matters, an appeal against the High Court could lie to the Supreme Court if the former has reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and convicted him/her and sentenced him/her to death or to imprisonment for a term of life or to imprison ­ ment for a term of 10 years or more. An appeal to the Supreme Court can also lie by special leave. 21. In some matters concerning the rights provided for in part III of the Indian Constitution, the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court or that of the High Court can be invoked even in the first instance. 22. Thus, the structure of the Courts in India is co­ herently integrated with necessary provisions for ap­ peals from lower to higher courts. 9. Legal status of the Covenant 23. In India treaties are not self-executing. The provisions of treaties to which India has become a party do not automatically form part of the internal law. Im­ plementing legislation is necessary to give effect to the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the judicial system in India, specifically the structure of courts, their jurisdictions, and the process of appeals. It also touches on the legal status of treaties and the need for implementing legislation to give effect to treaty provisions. Given the focus on the judiciary and legal framework, it seems unlikely that the text would fit into categories related to economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
Justice, Law and Human Rights