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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

Who is the head of the government in India?

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy in India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

कार्यपालिका और विधानपालिका के बीच संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्तियों का विभाजन किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?