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What is the main jurisdiction of the High Court? (a) Original jurisdiction (b) Appellate jurisdiction (c) Supervisory jurisdiction (d) Advisory jurisdiction

What is the main jurisdiction of the High Court? (a) Original jurisdiction (b) Appellate jurisdiction (c) Supervisory jurisdiction (d) Advisory jurisdiction Correct Answer (a), (b), (c)

The correct answer (a), (b), (c)

Key Points

  • As per the Constitution of India, Articles 214-231 deal with the provisions of the High Courts in India.
  • The powers and jurisdiction of the High Court can be classified under the following heads:
  • Original Jurisdiction- it means that the applicant can directly go to High Court and not by means of appeals. This power is used in the following matters
    • Disputes arising out of relating to members of Parliament and state legislative assembly.
    • Relating to marriage, law, admiralty divorce, contempt of court, etc.
    • Enforcement of fundamental rights (Supreme Court also has this power).
    • Cases transferred from other courts to themselves which involves a question of law. Hence, (a) is correct.
  • Writ Jurisdiction- Article 226 states that High Court shall have power throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction to issue to any person or authority including in appropriate cases, any government, within those territories directions, orders, or writs.
  • Appellate Jurisdiction- It is said that the high court is the primary court of appeal i.e. it has the power to hear the appeals against the judgment of the subordinate courts within its territories. Hence, (b) is correct.
  • Power of Superintendence – The High Court has this power over all courts and tribunals except those dealing with the armed forces functioning in the state. Hence, (c) is correct.
  • Control over Subordinate Courts – This is an extension of the above supervisory and appellate jurisdiction. It states that the High Court can withdraw a case pending before any subordinate court if it involves the substantial question of law. 

Additional Information

  •  The Supreme Court has advisory jurisdiction over matters that have been specifically referred to it by the President of India under Article 143 of the Constitution. Hence, (d) is incorrect

Related Questions

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1. If the courts are subordinate to the same High Court, by that High Court
2. By the High Court within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the accused resides, carries on business or is engaged in a gainful employment
3. If the courts are subordinate to the same High Court, by that High Court in consultation with the State Government concerned
4. If the courts are not subordinate to the same High Court, by that court within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the proceedings were first commenced
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2. Appellate jurisdiction
3. Supervisory jurisdiction
4. Advisory jurisdiction
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?
1. The High Courts have two types of jurisdiction, the Original and Appellate jurisdiction.
2. Calcutta High Court architecture is based on the model of Stadt-Haus which is also known as 'Cloth Hall of Belgium.'
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4. The Calcutta High Court has a permanent circuit bench in Port Blair.
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1. If subsequent decision of the Supreme Court/High Court is available on the subject after the appellate tribunal's order.
2. If an assessee apply for rectification of the tribunal's order by raising fresh grounds before the tribunal.
3. If the omission or mistake is on the part of appellate tribunal.
4. If the order is passed by the appellate tribunal under an erroneous impression of fact or law.
Select the correct answer:
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States.
2. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other State on the other.
3. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and any corporation of Individual one side and one or more States on the other.
4. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between two or more States.
Which of these statements are correct?
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1. By the Supreme Court
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3. If the Courts are not subordinate to the same High Court, by the High Court within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the proceedings were first commenced
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