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Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a High Court for each State?
⚖️ Judiciary — High Courts
Judiciary — High Courts
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47 Questions Indian Polity
A comprehensive collection of 20 multiple-choice questions covering the structure, powers, and jurisdiction of High Courts in India as per the Constitution.
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Who appoints the judges of a High Court in India?
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What is the retirement age of a judge of a High Court?
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Which authority has the power to transfer a judge from one High Court to another?
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The writ jurisdiction of a High Court under Article 226 is ________ than the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32.
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Which of the following High Courts has the largest territorial jurisdiction?
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A High Court judge submits his resignation to:
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Who determines the number of judges in a High Court?
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To be appointed as a judge of a High Court, a person must have been an advocate of a High Court for at least:
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The salaries and allowances of the judges of a High Court are charged upon:
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Which union territory has its own High Court?
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Which Article deals with the power of High Courts to issue certain writs?
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A judge of a High Court can be removed from office by:
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Which was the first High Court established in India?
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Can a High Court have jurisdiction over more than one state?
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The power of superintendence of a High Court over all courts and tribunals in the state is given by:
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Which High Court has the highest number of judges in India?
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What is the qualification regarding 'Judicial Office' to become a High Court judge?
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Under which Article can the High Court withdraw a case pending in a subordinate court if it involves a substantial question of law?
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The administrative expenses of a High Court, including salaries of officers, are charged on:
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to establish a common High Court for two or more states?
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The judges of a High Court take their oath of office before:
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A High Court judge can be removed from office on grounds of 'proved misbehavior or incapacity' through a process similar to:
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The power of a High Court to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for 'any other purpose' is provided under which article?
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Which among the following High Courts has jurisdiction over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
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Which article of the Constitution allows the High Court to have the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction?
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The retirement age of a High Court judge was increased from 60 to 62 years by which Constitutional Amendment Act?
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A retired judge of a High Court can act as a judge of the same High Court at the request of:
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Which of the following is NOT a condition for a person to be appointed as a High Court judge?
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Who can extend the jurisdiction of a High Court to a Union Territory?
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When a High Court judge is transferred, who decides the compensatory allowance payable to him?
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The 'Court of Record' status of a High Court implies that:
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Which High Court has the most number of benches under its jurisdiction?
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Under the Constitution, which court has the power to issue directions, orders, or writs to any person or authority for any purpose?
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The power of the High Court to punish for 'Contempt of Court' is derived from:
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Who appoints the officers and servants of a High Court?
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A judge of a High Court can be transferred from one High Court to another by the:
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In the case of a common High Court for two or more states, the administrative expenses are:
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Which of the following High Courts does not have jurisdiction over any Union Territory?
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Which Article of the Constitution states that every High Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself?
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Which Constitutional Amendment Act increased the retirement age of High Court judges from 60 to 62 years?
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Who appoints the acting Chief Justice of a High Court?
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The power to appoint 'Additional Judges' to a High Court for a temporary period (not exceeding two years) rests with the:
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A judge of a High Court may be transferred to another High Court by the President after consultation with:
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What is the nature of the 'Appellate Jurisdiction' of a High Court regarding civil cases?
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Which Article empowers a High Court to appoint officers and servants of the High Court?
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Which High Court exercises jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Lakshadweep?
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Important Notes — Judiciary — High Courts
Constitutional Framework and Structure of High Courts
The High Court (HC) occupies the position of the apex judicial body at the state level within the Indian federal system. Under the Constitution of India, Articles 214 to 231 in Part VI deal with the organization, independence, jurisdiction, powers, and procedures of High Courts.
- Establishment: Article 214 mandates that there shall be a High Court for each State. However, Article 231 empowers the Parliament to establish a common High Court for two or more states or for a state and a Union Territory (e.g., the Punjab and Haryana High Court).
- Appointment: Judges of the High Court are appointed by the President of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and the Governor of the state. For the appointment of judges other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court is also consulted.
- Qualifications: To be appointed as a High Court judge, a person must:
- Be a citizen of India.
- Have held a judicial office in the territory of India for at least 10 years, or
- Have been an advocate of a High Court for at least 10 years.
- Tenure: A judge of a High Court holds office until the age of 62 years. A judge can resign by writing to the President or be removed through a process of impeachment similar to that of a Supreme Court judge.
Jurisdiction and Judicial Powers
The High Courts act as the primary protectors of the fundamental rights of citizens within their territorial jurisdiction.
Original and Appellate Jurisdiction
- Writ Jurisdiction: Under Article 226, High Courts have the power to issue writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo-Warranto, and Certiorari) for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for "any other purpose." This power is broader than that of the Supreme Court under Article 32.
- Appellate Jurisdiction: High Courts hear appeals from subordinate courts (District Courts) in both civil and criminal matters.
- Supervisory Jurisdiction: Under Article 227, all High Courts have the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which they exercise jurisdiction (excluding military courts).
Important Exam Facts
- First High Courts: The High Courts of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras were established under the Indian High Courts Act, 1861.
- The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India.
- Delhi is the only Union Territory that has a High Court of its own.
- Transfer of Judges: The President can transfer a judge from one High Court to another after consultation with the CJI (Article 222).
- Court of Record: Every High Court is a Court of Record (Article 215), meaning its proceedings and judgments are recorded for perpetual memory and can be used as legal precedents.
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