Test: The High Court - UPSC MCQ

Article 214 of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of High Courts in states. Each state has its own High Court, which is the highest court of that state.

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It has jurisdiction over the State of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

• India has a hierarchical judicial system with the Supreme Court at the top.
• Below the Supreme Court are the High Courts, which serve as the highest courts for each state or union territory.
• As of 2021, there are 26 High Courts functioning in different regions across the country.
• Each High Court has jurisdiction over its respective state(s) and handles appeals from lower courts.

The Delhi High Court has jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Delhi.

The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the respective state.

The Supreme Court of India was established on January 26, 1950.

A constitutional case in a High Court must be heard by at least two judges.

The retirement age of a judge in a High Court is generally up to 62 years.

The Calcutta High Court is also known as the "Chartered High Court" of India.

The first Chief Justice of India took office in 1950.

Article 218 of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of additional judges in a High Court.

All High Courts in India have the power to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights.

(C) Calcutta High Court

A judge of a High Court can be removed from office by the process of impeachment carried out by Parliament.

The President appoints the Chief Justice and judges of a High Court after obtaining the advice of the Chief Justice of India.

The Madras High Court has jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Parliament has the power to determine the salaries and allowances of the judges of a High Court.

The first high court in India, 'The High Court of Judicature at Fort William', now called the 'High Court of Calcutta', was brought into existence by the Letters Patent dated 14 May 1862, issued under the Indian High Courts Act, 1861 and was formally opened on 1 July 1862.

The Calcutta High Court is known as the "Bengal High Court."

The Chief Justice of the High Court is appointed after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State concerned