Q1
What is a High Court?
AThe highest judicial authority at the state level
BThe highest court in India overall
CA type of subordinate court
DA type of Parliament
ICSEClass 10 (ICSE)History and CivicsCh 21 · Topic 1
High Courts and Subordinate Courts
High Courts serve as the highest judicial authority at the state level, with subordinate courts handling cases at district and lower levels.
Core concept
Each state (or group of states) has a High Court, which has jurisdiction over that state's legal matters, handling appeals and important cases.
How it works
High Courts have the power of judicial review within their jurisdiction, similar to the Supreme Court, but limited to state-level matters.
Why it matters
Subordinate courts, including district courts and lower courts, handle the majority of everyday legal cases, from civil disputes to criminal matters.
Key detail
This hierarchical court structure ensures accessible justice at various levels, with appeals possible up to the Supreme Court for significant cases.
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• Each state has a High Court.
• It has jurisdiction over the state's legal matters.
• High Courts handle appeals and important cases.
• They have judicial review power within their jurisdiction.
• Subordinate courts include district and lower courts.
• They handle everyday legal cases.
• This includes civil and criminal matters.
• The hierarchical structure ensures accessible, layered justice.