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Judge vs Jury   We hear of trial by a jury and cases being heard by a single judge or a bench of judges. The words jury and judge have become so commonplace, and so used to hearing and seeing these words in print that we hardly pay attention to their differences. Both are words that pertain to posts and people... 

Capital Punishment vs Death Penalty Death penalty for severe and rare crimes has been followed in many societies of the world since ancient times. From time to time, there have been heated debates against the pros and cons of death sentence, as the process or the act of the death penalty is irreversible and ends... 

State vs Federal Courts Judiciary is a vital cog, and pillar of any form of polity, and its importance can never be underestimated. In most countries, where there is a federal structure comprising many states, or it is a union of states, the legal system is also bifurcated into federal and state level courts.... 

Justice vs Judge In every country there is a judicial system in place, to not only work as a guardian of the rights and freedom of the public, but also as a safeguard of their safety and security. Anyone who feels that his rights or freedom are being compromised or damaged by anyone can approach a court of law... 

Summary vs Indictable Offences Summary offence and Indictable offence are two terms that should be used differently to mean different ideas. An indictable offence is a more serious offence than a summary offence and can only be tried on an indictment after a preliminary hearing, which cannot be heard in the absence... 

Court vs Tribunal There are many ways to settle a dispute and it is not necessary to be standing in front of a jury to wait for a judgment. There are administrative tribunals that are less expensive and less formal than courts where resolution of disputes takes place in a much more relaxed manner. Most people... 

Diversion vs Supervised Release Diversion and supervised release are two systems of dealing with criminals. There are different justice systems in the world. It is often seen that first time offenders, when sentenced to jail, often become hardened and habitual offenders. They also feel ostracized in the society...