The State Judiciary The High Courts — Chapter Summary
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The High Court is the highest judicial body at the state level in India. It protects the Constitution, guards Fundamental Rights, checks the legality of state laws, and supervises the lower courts within its territory. A High Court also acts as a court of record and has powers such as original, appe
Key Concepts
A High Court consists of one
A High Court consists of one Chief Justice and as many other judges as Parliament may fix from time to time. The Chief Justice can also call a judge f
A High Court judge must be
A High Court judge must be a citizen of India and must have either worked as a judge in any court in India for at least ten years or as an advocate in
The Chief Justice of a High
The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the St
High Court judges continue in office
High Court judges continue in office till the age of 62 or until resignation. They can be removed by the President only upon a joint address by both H
A High Court has original jurisdiction
A High Court has original jurisdiction in matters relating to State revenue and its collection. Cases relating to Fundamental Rights, divorce, wills,
Learning Objectives
- Understand the composition, qualifications, appointment, and tenure of High Court judges
- Identify the jurisdiction and powers of High Courts
- Explain how High Courts protect the Constitution and Fundamental Rights
- Recognise the role of High Courts in supervision of subordinate courts
- Understand the importance of judicial independence at the state level
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