Power High Court

  Like the SC, HC has been vested with quite extensive and effective powers
  Highest Court of appeal in the state.
  Protector of the Fundamental Rights
  Vested with the power to interpret the Constitution.
  It has supervisory and consultative roles
  Constitution does not contain detailed provisions with regard to the jurisdiction and powers of a high court.

At present, a high court enjoys the following jurisdiction and powers:
1. Original jurisdiction.
2. Writ jurisdiction.
3. Appellate jurisdiction.
4. Supervisory jurisdiction.
5. Control over subordinate courts.
6. A court of record.
7. Power of judicial review

 Present jurisdiction and powers of a high court are governed by
(a) Constitutional provisions,
(b) Letters Patent,
(c) Acts of Parliament,
(d) Acts of State Legislature,
(e) Indian Penal Code, 1860,
(f) Cirminal Procedure Code, 1973,
(g) Civil Procedure Code, 1908

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