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Introduction
The High Court of India can be considered one of the highest courts of the judiciary that plays an important role in every state as well as Union Territories of India. When it comes to the power association of the High Court, they have full control over the criminal and the civil jurisdiction. Moreover, the judges that are led by the High Court of India are appointed directly by the President of India under the consultancy of the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state.
The Importance of the High Court in India
The High Court plays an important role when it comes to the jurisdiction and the law establishment of the country. In several cases where the subordinate courts are unable to undertake, the cases related to the jurisdiction can follow up toward the High Court. Therefore, in certain cases, the High Court is also considered as the Supreme Court when the jurisdiction fails to be undertaken by these subordinate courts. There are certain clauses associated with the Constitution of India which maintain the appointments, conditions, oath, salaries, as well as transfer and appointment of several personnel of the High Court of India.
The Power associated with the High Courts in India
There are certain powers associated with the High Court of India, which gives it an upper hand over certain cases and conditions. Some of the additional powers associated with the High Court of India are as follows:
- The High Court of India is associated with the power of the reinforcement of fundamental rights.
- The power of the superintendents over the Supreme Court is also under the powers of the High Court of India.
- When it comes to the appointment of several offices, the High Court also holds power in that field.
- When it comes to the transfer of the power, which is not dealt by the subordinate courts, it is held under the powers of the High Court of India.
A General List of the High Courts in India
A general list of the High courts situated in India are as follows:
- Allahabad High Court, established on 17th of March 1866.
- Andhra Pradesh High Court, established on 1st of January 2019.
- Bombay High Court, established on 14th of August 1862.
- Calcutta High Court, established on 1st of July 1862
- Chhattisgarh High Court, established on 1st of November 2000.
- Delhi High Court was established on 31st of October 1966.
- Gujarat High Court was established on 1st of May 1960.
- Himachal Pradesh High Court was established on 25th of January 1971.
- Jammu Kashmir High Court was established on 26th of March 1928.
- Madras High Court was established on 15th of August 1862.
- Jharkhand High Court is said to be established on 15th November 2000.
Apart from the High Courts in the list there are a number of other high courts throughout India holding the grounds of jurisdiction and maintaining law all over.
An Important Aspect of the High Courts in India
As there are a number of High Courts in India, there are still some important aspects that make some of the High Courts a better priority. Therefore, the top five High Courts of India are as follows:
Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court was established on 17th of March in the year 1866 under the Indian High Courts Act 1861. The basic jurisdiction of this High Court lies within Uttar Pradesh as well as the bench resides in Lucknow.
Andhra Pradesh High Court
Andhra Pradesh High Court is one of the top five high courts of India, which was established in the year 2019. It was established as per the Andhra Pradesh 2014 Reorganisation Act, with its jurisdiction under Andhra Pradesh.
Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court was established in the year 1862 under the Indian High Court Act 1861. This is one of the biggest High Courts, which controls the jurisdiction of Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, as well as Maharashtra.
Calcutta High Court
Along with the Bombay High Court, Calcutta High Court is also one of the oldest High Courts of India as well as one of the presidencies of that generation. This court was established in the year 1862 under the Indian High Court Act 1861, with the bench of the Calcutta High Court residing in port Blair and Jalpaiguri.
Chhattisgarh High Court
This High Court was established under the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2000, and it was built in November 2000. It holds the jurisdiction of Chhattisgarh itself with 22 judges.
