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High Courts in India

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

High Courts function as top judicial authorities in each state (or group of states), overseeing subordinate courts. They possess original jurisdiction in certain cases (e.g., enforcement of fundamental rights under Article 226), appellate jurisdiction, and powers of superintendence. Judges are appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor. High Courts can issue writs, ensuring protection of citizens’ rights at the state level. They also interpret state legislation. The principle of judicial independence is upheld through security of tenure, though transfers of judges among High Courts maintain uniform standards. They act as an indispensable link between Supreme Court and local judiciary.

Practice Questions

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?

संविधान सभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से हुआ था?

What is the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?