[custom_adv] The high-profile trial of former Mayor Mohammad Ali Najafi on charges that he killed his second wife has been going on, the 3rd and last session was adjorned today. Najafi appeared in the criminal, accused of shooting his second wife, at their home in the capital. The charge sheet read out in court included murder, assault, battery, and illegal possession of a weapon.The prosecutor also read out a statement from the former mayor, who claimed his wife once threatened him with a knife during one of their arguments. [custom_adv] In both common law and civil law legal systems, courts are the central means for dispute resolution, and it is generally understood that all people have an ability to bring their claims before a court. Similarly, the rights of those accused of a crime include the right to present a defense before a court. [custom_adv] The system of courts that interprets and applies the law is collectively known as the judiciary. The place where a court sits is known as a venue. [custom_adv] The room where court proceedings occur is known as a courtroom, and the building as a courthouse; court facilities range from simple and very small facilities in rural communities to large buildings in cities. [custom_adv] The practical authority given to the court is known as its jurisdiction the court's power to decide certain kinds of questions or petitions put to it. [custom_adv] It is also usual in the superior courts to have barristers, and attorneys or counsel, as assistants, though, often, courts consist of additional barristers, bailiffs, reporters, and perhaps a jury. [custom_adv] The term "the court" is also used to refer to the presiding officer or officials, usually one or more judges. The judge or panel of judges may also be collectively referred to as "the bench" (in contrast to attorneys and barristers, collectively referred to as "the bar"). [custom_adv] In the United States, and other common law jurisdictions, the term "court" (in the case of U.S. federal courts) by law is used to describe the judge himself or herself. [custom_adv] A court is any person or institution with authority to judge or adjudicate, often as a government institution, with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and carry out the administration of justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters in accordance with the rule of law. [custom_adv] The practical authority given to the court is known as its jurisdiction the court's power to decide certain kinds of questions or petitions put to it.
