Explain the main powers and functions of the High Court.
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It superintends and controls all the subordinate courts. It can ask for details of proceedings from subordinate courts. It issues rules regarding the working of the subordinate courts. It can transfer any case from one court to another and can also transfer the case to itself and decide the same.
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Explanation:
High Court is the highest court in the state. Every High Court consists of a Chief Justice and other judges appointed by the President.
The High Court enjoys the following Jurisdiction.
(i) Original Jurisdiction: The High Court can hear the cases like such as matters of admiralty, probate and matrimonial, contempt of court and in criminal cases.
(ii) Appellate Jurisdiction: As courts of appeal all High Courts appeals in civil and criminal cases and also cases of their own.
(iii) Writ Jurisdiction: Writs are issued by the High Court not only for the enforcement of fundamental rights but also where an ordinary legal rights has been infringed.
Kinds of Writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition ,Quo Warranto, Certiorari.
(iv) Supervisory Jurisdiction:
(a) High Court has the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals, (except military courts)
(b) High Court has an administrative powers.
(c) Its law is binding on all subordinate courts functioning within its territorial jurisdiction.
(d) It is consulted by the governor in the matters of appointment , posting and promotion, grant of leave, transfers and discipline court of Record.
(e) All the decisions and decrees issued by the High Court are printed and kept as a record for future needs.
Judicial Review: To examine the constitutionality of Legislative enactments and executive orders of both the central and the State Governments .