Criminal proceedings as a type of judicial activity that ensures the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens

Purpose: To consider criminal trial as the type of judicial activity providing protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens in the Republic of Tajikistan. Methodology: Private and scientific methods of knowledge were used: formal-legal, comparative-legal, historical, system analysis and other methods. Results: In this article, the author conducted a study of the legal framework for the activities of judicial authorities in the administration of justice in criminal cases. The main principles of the criminal procedural legislation defining the essence of the consideration and resolution of criminal cases by the court are determined. It is noted that the activities of the judiciary are an important mechanism in ensuring the protection of human and civil rights and freedoms, the foundations of the constitutional order, the rule of law in society and the rule of law, which is the exclusive authority of the judiciary. Novelty/originality/value: The article contains a number of the author’s conclusions and generalizations important for jurisprudence and practice.