Question

Which of the following statements about the functions of the High Court are correct?

P: Unlike the Supreme Court, the High Court is not a Court of Record.

Q: The High Court can advise any government departure if they seek advice from it on matters of law.

R: The High Court have the power of Judicial Review.

S: The High Court cannot issue writs.

Options

• Q and R

• P and S

• P and Q

• R and S

Answer 1

Q and R

Explanation:

Statements Q (advising state departments on law) and R (holding the power of Judicial Review) are correct functions of a High Court. Statement P is wrong because Article 215 explicitly makes the High Court a Court of Record. Statement S is also wrong because Article 226 gives the High Court extensive powers to issue writs for enforcing fundamental rights.