The State Judiciary The High Courts
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Get startedHow many High Courts are there in India currently?
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There are 25 High Courts in India. These serve 28 states and 8 union territories. Some High Courts have jurisdiction over multiple states - for example, Punjab and Haryana High Court serves Punjab, Ha…
What is the composition of a High Court?
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A High Court consists of one Chief Justice and as many other judges as Parliament may fix. The Chief Justice can also call judges from subordinate courts to serve temporarily for up to 2 years (but no…
What are the qualifications required to become a High Court judge?
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A High Court judge must be: (1) A citizen of India, AND either (2a) Have worked as a judge in any Indian court for at least 10 years, OR (2b) Have worked as an advocate in High Court(s) continuously f…
Who appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court?
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The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the concerned state. The Governor administers t…
At what age do High Court judges retire?
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High Court judges retire at the age of 62 years. They can also resign voluntarily before reaching this age. This ensures judicial independence by providing security of tenure.
What is Original Jurisdiction of High Courts?
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Original jurisdiction means cases that can be filed directly in High Courts. This includes: (a) Matters relating to state revenue and its collection, (b) Cases relating to fundamental rights, divorce,…
What is Appellate Jurisdiction of High Courts?
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Appellate jurisdiction means High Courts can hear appeals from subordinate courts. All decisions from lower courts in civil and criminal matters can be appealed to High Courts, except cases from petty…
What is Judicial Review power of High Courts?
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High Courts have the power of Judicial Review, meaning they can examine state laws, executive orders, and ordinances to check if they are constitutional. If found inconsistent with the Constitution, t…
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