2. The State judiciary has a High Court as an apex body. In this context, answer the following:
(a) Describe the composition of a High Court.
(b) What is the territorial jurisdiction of a High Court?
(c) How has the independence of the judiciary been ensured?
3. With reference to the independence and impartiality of the High Courteanlain the
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(a) high court consist of a chief justice and other judges according to the population of that particular state
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(a) High Court consists of a Chief Justice of the state and the number of judges as the President of India may determine.
(b) The territorial jurisdiction of a High Court of the state is throughout the territory of the state. However, Parliament by law may extend the jurisdiction of a High Court to any union territory. for example - Calcutta high court has jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar islands.
(c) Independence of the judiciary can be ensured due to non-interference of the other two organs of the state i.e executives and legislatures.
Appointment of the judges is done by the Chief justice of India with 4 senior judges of the Supreme Court assisting him.