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Mention three cases in which the high court enjoys original jurisdiction.
The Constitution of India provides for a high court for each state. with reference to the high courts and subordinate. courts, answer the following question:
Mention any three cases that come under the original jurisdiction of the high court.
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Solution
High Courts have original jurisdiction, that is, the power to hear and decide cases at the first instance. It has original jurisdiction in the following cases:
- It has original jurisdiction over matters relating to state revenue and its collection.
- Cases regarding wills, divorce, marriage, company law and contempt of court may be referred or brought before the high court directly.
- Every high court has the power to interpret the constitution. This power is known as the power of judicial review.
- Along with the supreme court, it enjoys original jurisdiction for the enforcement of fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution. It can also issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
- The high court has original jurisdiction in cases such as, election petitions challenging the election of the members of parliament or a member of the State legislative assembly or other local bodies.
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