The High Courts

The Constitution gives the powers of Superintendence over all subordinate courts to High Courts under the article

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A common High Court for two or more state or UTs may be established by

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How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (UTs not included)

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Name the only Union Territory having its own High Court?

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Consider the following statements: (1). The maximum number of Judges in a High Court are specified in the Constitution of India. (2). Every High Court has a power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals (except military tribunals) provided they are subject to appellate jurisdiction of the High Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements: A high court has jurisdiction to: (1). Punish for its contempt (2). Tender advice on a legal question referred to it by the President of India (3). Tender advice on a legal question referred to it by the Governor of the State (4). Issue certain writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights or for other purposes Which of the statements given above are correct?

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A retired judge of a High Court cannot:

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The transfer of Judges from one High Court to another High Court may be made by the:

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Question: Which one of the following Indian States does not keep its own High Court ? ( UP PCS (main) 2005 )

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Question: The first High/Supreme Court Judge, who voluntarily made public his assets, is- ( UP PCS (pre) 2009 )

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Question: In which year was High Court in Madras established ? ( TN PSC (pre) 2009 )

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Question: Who is authorised to transfer the judges of one High Court to another High Court ? ( SSC Grad. 2002; SSC Grad. 2004 )

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Question: Assertion (A) : An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court. Reason (R) : Award of Lok Adalat is final and binding on all parties and no appeal lies against there to before any court. ( CDS 2008 )

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Question: Which one of the following is NOT the main Jurisdiction of the High Court of a State ? ( UP PCS (main) 2007 )

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Question: The mobile court in India is the brain-child of: ( 48th-52nd BPSC 2008 )

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Question: Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ? ( CDS 2005) Name of High Court Territorial Jurisdiction A. Bombay Maharashtra, Goa, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haweli B. Calcutta West Bengal and Andman & Nicobar Islands C. Madras Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry D. Guwahati Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Sikkim

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Question: Why did one of the High Courts in India decree that the 'bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive' ? ( SSC Grad. 2003 )

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Question: Which of the following High courts has the largest number of Benches ? ( UP PCS (main) 2007 )

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Question: The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by- ( RRB Supervisor/IESM (Mumbai) 2006 )

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Question: Which of the following States/Union Territories have a common High Court ? ( RRB Supervisor/IESM (Mumbai) 2006 )

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Question: A High court Judge addresses his letter of resignation to: ( 48th-52nd BPSC 2008 )

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Question: The Judge of the High Court hold office- (SSC Sec. Off. (Aud.) 2008 )

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Question: Match List-I (Union Territory) with List-II (Jurisdiction of High Court) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists- ( SSC Tax Assit. 2009 ) List-I List-II A. Pondicherry 1. Madras B. Andman and Nicobar Island 2. Calcutta C. Lakshadweep 3. Kerala D. Daman and Diu 4. Bombay

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Question: On which of the following grounds can a judge of the High Court be impeached ? ( NDA 2009 )

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Question: Consider the following statements: ( CDS 2007 ) 1. There are 21 High Courts at present in India. 2. Calcutta, Bombay and Madras High Courts were established in the year 1862. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Question: With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct ? ( UPSC 2010 )

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Question: Consider the following statements: ( UPSC 2005) 1. There are 21 High Courts in India. 2. Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have a common High Court. 3. National Capital Territory of Delhi has a High Court of its own. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Question: How many High Courts in India have Jurisdiction over more than one state (Union Territories not include) ? ( UPSC 2008 )

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Question: Which one of the following High Court has the Territorial Jurisdiction over andman and Nicobar Islands ? ( UPSC 2003 )

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Question: Consider the following Statement: ( UPSC 2007 ) 1. The mode of removal of a judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court. 2. After retirement from the office, a permanent Judge of a High Court can not plead or act in any court or before any authority in India. Which of the statement given above is/are correct ?

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Question: Consider the following statement regarding the High Courts in India: ( UPSC 2001 ) 1. There are 18 High Courts in the Country 2. Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one State. 3. No Union Territory has High Court of its own. 4. Judges of the High Court hold office till the age of 62. Which of these statements is/are correct ?

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Question: Assertion (A) : In India, every State has a High Court in its territory. Reason (R) : The Constitution of India provides a High Court in each State. (UPSC 2006)

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Question: To which one of the following funds are salary and allowances of the Judges of High Court of a State charged ? ( UPSC 2002; CDS 2006 )

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Question: Consider the following statements: ( UPSC 2004 ) 1. The highest criminal court of the district is the Court of District and Session Judge. 2. The District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Court. 3. A person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocates or a pleader of seven years' standing or more, or an officer in judicial service of the Union or the State. 4. When the Session Judge awards death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

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The High Courts

The Constitution gives the powers of Superintendence over all subordinate courts to High Courts under the article

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A common High Court for two or more state or UTs may be established by

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How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (UTs not included)

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Name the only Union Territory having its own High Court?

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A retired judge of a High Court cannot:

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The transfer of Judges from one High Court to another High Court may be made by the:

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Question: Which one of the following Indian States does not keep its own High Court ? ( UP PCS (main) 2005 )

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Question: The first High/Supreme Court Judge, who voluntarily made public his assets, is- ( UP PCS (pre) 2009 )

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Question: In which year was High Court in Madras established ? ( TN PSC (pre) 2009 )

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Question: Who is authorised to transfer the judges of one High Court to another High Court ? ( SSC Grad. 2002; SSC Grad. 2004 )

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Question: Assertion (A) : An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court. Reason (R) : Award of Lok Adalat is final and binding on all parties and no appeal lies against there to before any court. ( CDS 2008 )

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Question: Which one of the following is NOT the main Jurisdiction of the High Court of a State ? ( UP PCS (main) 2007 )

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Question: The mobile court in India is the brain-child of: ( 48th-52nd BPSC 2008 )

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Question: Why did one of the High Courts in India decree that the 'bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive' ? ( SSC Grad. 2003 )

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Question: Which of the following High courts has the largest number of Benches ? ( UP PCS (main) 2007 )

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Question: The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by- ( RRB Supervisor/IESM (Mumbai) 2006 )

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Question: Which of the following States/Union Territories have a common High Court ? ( RRB Supervisor/IESM (Mumbai) 2006 )

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Question: A High court Judge addresses his letter of resignation to: ( 48th-52nd BPSC 2008 )

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Question: The Judge of the High Court hold office- (SSC Sec. Off. (Aud.) 2008 )

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Question: On which of the following grounds can a judge of the High Court be impeached ? ( NDA 2009 )

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Question: Consider the following statements: ( CDS 2007 ) 1. There are 21 High Courts at present in India. 2. Calcutta, Bombay and Madras High Courts were established in the year 1862. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Question: With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct ? ( UPSC 2010 )

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Question: Consider the following statements: ( UPSC 2005) 1. There are 21 High Courts in India. 2. Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have a common High Court. 3. National Capital Territory of Delhi has a High Court of its own. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Question: How many High Courts in India have Jurisdiction over more than one state (Union Territories not include) ? ( UPSC 2008 )

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Question: Which one of the following High Court has the Territorial Jurisdiction over andman and Nicobar Islands ? ( UPSC 2003 )

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Question: Assertion (A) : In India, every State has a High Court in its territory. Reason (R) : The Constitution of India provides a High Court in each State. (UPSC 2006)

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Question: To which one of the following funds are salary and allowances of the Judges of High Court of a State charged ? ( UPSC 2002; CDS 2006 )

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