Courts and Subordinate Courts

Each state has a High Court

Each state has a High Court, though some states share a common High Court. Each High Court consists of a Chief Justice and other judges appointed by t

High Courts can directly hear cases

High Courts can directly hear cases involving the enforcement of fundamental rights. They have the power to issue writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus,

High Courts primarily function as appellate

High Courts primarily function as appellate courts, hearing appeals from subordinate courts in civil and criminal matters. In criminal cases, they can

High Courts have administrative and judicial

High Courts have administrative and judicial control over all subordinate courts in the state. They can make rules, transfer cases, and supervise appo

Below the High Court are District

Below the High Court are District Courts, followed by various lower courts like Additional District Courts, Munsiff Courts, and Magistrate Courts. At