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Write about the powers and functions of the High Court.
Answer in Brief
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Solution
- 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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| 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 |
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- The institution of High Court originated in India in 1900.
- The High Court of Guwahati is common for seven northeastern states
- The High Courts are the highest courts at the State level.
- Delhi, though not a State, has its own separate High Court.
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How many High Courts are there for all 29 States?
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- High Courts are given power to issue writs under Article 226 of the constitution.
- The jurisdiction is limited only to the fundamental rights.
- Writs are issued by the High Court when an ordinary legal right has been fringed.
- Article 32 empowered to issue such writs.
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