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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

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High Court - CompositionHigh Court - Constitutional BasisHigh Court - Appointment
Card 1High Court - Composition

How many High Courts are there in India?

Answer

There are 25 High Courts in India, serving 28 States and 8 Union Territories. Some High Courts are shared by multiple states or union territories.

Card 2High Court - Constitutional Basis

Which article of the Constitution provides for a High Court in each state?

Answer

Article 125 of the Indian Constitution provides that there shall be a High Court for each state.

Card 3High Court - Composition

Can two or more states share a common High Court? Give an example.

Answer

Yes, two or more states can share a common High Court. For example, Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh share the Punjab and Haryana High Court located in Chandigarh.

Card 4High Court - Composition

Name the High Court that serves seven northeastern states.

Answer

The Guwahati High Court serves seven northeastern states: Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Card 5High Court - Appointment

Who appoints the judges of the High Court?

Answer

The President of India appoints the judges of the High Court, including the Chief Justice.

Card 6High Court - Appointment

Whom does the President consult while appointing the Chief Justice of a High Court?

Answer

While appointing the Chief Justice of a High Court, the President consults the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the concerned state.

Card 7High Court - Appointment

Whom does the President consult while appointing other High Court judges?

Answer

While appointing other judges of the High Court, the President consults the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of the High Court, and the Governor of the concerned state.

Card 8High Court - Appointment

What is the role of the Supreme Court's Collegium in High Court appointments?

Answer

The Collegium, headed by the Chief Justice of India, recommends names for appointment or transfer of High Court judges. These recommendations are binding on the President.

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Key topics in Courts and Subordinate Courts include Composition of High Courts, Qualifications, Tenure, and Removal of High Court Judges, Powers and Jurisdiction of High Courts, Superintendence and Control over Subordinate Courts. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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