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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

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दी जाने वाली शपथ किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

Who has the power to remove a Governor from office in India?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

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

संघीय ढांचे में केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्ति का विभाजन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता क्या है?