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प्रश्न
Write about the powers and functions of the High Court.
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उत्तर
- The High Court has been empowered to issue writs of Habeas corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto for the enforcement of the fundamental rights and for other purposes.
- Every High Court has a general power of superintendence over all the lower courts and tribunals within its jurisdiction.
- If a case is pending before a subordinate court and the High Court is satisfied that it involves a substantial question of the constitutional law, it can take up the case and decide it itself.
- The High Court controls all the subordinate courts in the State.
- Like the Supreme Court, the High Court also acts as a Court of Record.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the original jurisdiction of the High Court?
The President of India appoints the ______ of a High Court in consultation with the Chief Justice of Supreme Court and the Governor of that particular State.
Match the Following.
| 1. | Habeas Corpus | (a) | issued by a higher court to a lower court |
| 2. | Mandamus | (b) | issued against a person who usurps a public offense |
| 3. | Prohibition | (c) | issued to a subordinate court |
| 4. | Quo warranto | (d) | issued to a lower court |
| 5. | Certiorari | (e) | issued to a detaining authority |
| 6. | Legislative, Assembly | (f) | smaller body |
| 7. | Chairman | (g) | common High Court |
| 8. | Cabinet | (h) | Presiding Officer of the Upper House |
| 9. | Punjab and Haryana | (i) | Permanent House |
| 10. | Legislative Council | (j) | Lower House |
The seven northeast states have a common High Court. Where is this located?
Assertion (A): The number of judges varies from State to State.
Reason (R): The number of judges of each High Court is determined by the President.
Which Amendment abolished the power of Judicial Review by the state High Court? And by which amendment it was restored?
______ stands at the apex of the State Judiciary.
The High court stands as the match of the ______.
There may be a common High Court only for 2 states.
Match the following:
| 1. | High Court | a. | 29 |
| 2. | States | b. | Highest Judicial Organ |
| 3. | New Delhi | c. | State capital |
| 4. | Chennai | d. | National Capital |
