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The State Judiciary The High Courts

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

Complete topic list for The State Judiciary The High Courts in ICSE Class 10 History & Civics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in The State Judiciary The High Courts

1

Structure and Organization of High Courts

  • India has 25 High Courts serving 28 states and 8 union territories
  • Some High Courts serve multiple states (e.g., Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh)
  • Each High Court consists of one Chief Justice and other judges as determined by Parliament
2

Qualifications and Appointment of High Court Judges

  • Must be a citizen of India
  • Either: worked as a judge in any Indian court for at least 10 years
  • Or: worked as an advocate in High Court(s) for 10 years continuously
3

Tenure and Independence of High Court Judges

  • Judges serve until age 62 or until resignation
  • Removal only by President on joint address from both Houses of Parliament
  • Removal requires majority of total membership and two-thirds of present members
4

Jurisdiction and Powers of High Courts

  • Original Jurisdiction: State revenue matters, fundamental rights cases, divorce, wills, marriage laws
  • Appellate Jurisdiction: Appeals from all subordinate courts in civil and criminal matters
  • Judicial Review: Power to examine constitutionality of state laws and executive orders

Key Concepts

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What are the important topics in The State Judiciary The High Courts for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in The State Judiciary The High Courts include High Court Structure and Functions, High Courts: Structure and Powers Overview, High Courts Structure and Organization. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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