The High Courts in India are the highest courts in each state and union territory, serving as the guardians of justice and law.
High Courts
The High Court is the head of a State’s judicial administration and every constituent state in expected to have a High Court.
However, at present, four High Courts have jurisdiction over more than one state.
Among the Union Territories, Delhi alone has a High Court of its own.
Other six Union Territories come under the Jurisdiction of nearby State High Courts.
Each High Court comprises of a Chief Justice and such other Judges as the President may from time to time, appoint.
Appointment
The Chief Justice of the High Court is appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State.
In appointing other judges, the Chief Justice of that High Court is also consulted.
Tenure
The Judges of the High Courts hold office until the age of 62 years and are removable in the same manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
To be considered for appointment as a Judge one must be a citizen of India and have held a Judicial office in India for 10 years or must have practised as an advocate of the High Court.
Jurisdictions
The High Courts too have original and appellate jurisdictions, in cases arising within the territories of the State.
Powers
Each High Court has powers of Superintendant over all courts within its jurisdiction.
Though the High Courts are the party of a single and integrated judicial system, yet they are completely independent judicial institutions.
The Supreme Court has no direct administrative control over them, nor they are in any way controlled try either the legislature or executive of the State.
But the Judger may be transferred from one High Court to another by the President his consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
The High Court too has the power to issue writ in cases involving ‘Fundamental Rights’.
