What are the composition and function of high court and Supreme Court?
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Supreme Court
The Supreme Court functions as a last resort tribunal. Its rulings cannot be appealed. It also decides on cases dealing with the interpretation of the constitution (for example, it can overturn a law passed by Congress if it deems it unconstitutional).
high court
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.
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COMPOSITION OF HIGH COURT:
Each High Court consists of a Chief Justice and such other judges as the President may determine from time to time.
The Chief Justice and the other judges of the High Court are appointed by the President.
FUNCTION OF HIGH COURT:
1) High Courts have original as well as appellate jurisdictions in the settlement of disputes.
2) High Courts can issue writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Quo Warranto, Prohibition and Certiorari) for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
COMPOSITION OF SUPREME COURT:
The Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and 33 other judges. They are appointed by the President in consultation with the Judges of Supreme Court and of High Courts besides the Cabinet.
FUNCTION OF SUPREME COURT:
1) Settlement of Disputes: Supreme Court hears appeals in respect of it's original and appellate jurisdictions.
2) Enforcement of Fundamental Rights: The Supreme Court has the power to issue writs for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights.