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High Court Original Jurisdiction Concept

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Consider the following statements with respect to appointment of judges in High Courts: 1. Additional judge can be appointed for a term not exceeding two years. 2. Governor can appoint a duly qualified person as an acting judge of high court. 3. A retired judge of high court can be appointed by Governor only with the consent of the President. How many statements given above are correct?

As a Court of Record, the High Court: 1. Has the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals functioning in its territorial jurisdiction. 2. Has the power to punish for the contempt of court. 3. Has the power to review and correct its own judgements. How many statements given above are correct?

With reference to removal of High court judges, consider the following statements: 1. The president can issue the removal order of a judge only after the address of State Legislature has been presented to him in the same session. 2. The committee formed to investigate the charges should consist of Chief Justice of a High Court. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding High courts in India: 1. The Constitution of India provides for the establishment of a common high court for 2 or more states. 2. The territorial jurisdiction of a high court is co-terminus with the territory of the concerned state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to transfer of High Court judges, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The President, only after consultation with Governor of the respective states, can transfer a judge of one High court to another in public interest. 2. The transfer of judges is not subject to judicial review and hence cannot be challenged in court. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs with reference to Union Territories (UTs) and the High Courts they come under: Union Territory — High Court 1. Lakshadweep — Karnataka 2. Puducherry — Puducherry 3. Andaman and Nicobar — Madras 4. Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu — Bombay How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding High courts: 1. The investigation committee of the Parliament for the removal of a judge of high court should consist a distinguished jurist as a member. 2. The only ground for the removal of judge of High court is the violation of the Constitution. 3. The strength of a high court is determined by the Parliament. How many statements given above are correct?

With reference to High Court of India, consider the following statements: 1. The institution of high court originated in India in 1862. 2. It is mandatory for every state in India to have high court with a constitutional status. 3. The territorial jurisdiction of a high court is co-terminus with the territory of a state. 4. The jurisdiction and powers of a high court cannot be curtailed in any case by the Parliament of India or the state legislature. How many statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the High Courts in India?

Which among the following is not a part of the original jurisdiction of the High Court?

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