please give answers of these two questions
2. Explain the main powers and functions of the High Courts.
3.State the significance of Public Interest Litigation in the Indian judicial system.
Answers
Explanation:
High Courts are also Courts of Record (like the Supreme Court). The records of the judgements of the High Courts can be used by subordinate courts for deciding cases. All High Courts have the power to punish all cases of contempt by any person or institution
The Due Process Function. a. Protect Individual Rights.
The Crime Control Function. a. Punishment & repression of criminal conduct.
The Rehabilitation Function. a. Provide treatment offenders, when appropriate.
The Bureaucratic Function
3.Anyone can approach the court if public interest or Amy other fundamental rights has been violated by the actions of the government. This is called Public Interest Litigation. (2) The courts intervene to prevent the misuse of the governments power to make decisions
In Indian law, means litigation for the protection of public interest. It is litigation introduced in a court of law, not by the aggrieved party but by the court itself or by any other private party. ... Public Interest Litigation is the power given to the public by courts through judicial activism.