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Question

Explain the main powers and functions of the High Courts.

Answer

The main powers and functions of the High Courts are:

  • High Court supervises Lower Court.
  • The High Court also has the power of Judicial Review.
  • The original jurisdiction of High Court cases involves violation of fundamental rights.
  • High Court is mainly a court of appeal both in civil and criminal cases brought before it against the decision of the lower courts.
  • The cases pertaining to marriage, divorce, laws, wills of the deceased persons etc. are also taken up by the High Court.