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Which of the following is/are the power/s of High Court?

A

The power to issue writs or orders for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights or for any other purpose.

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The power of superintendence over subordinate courts.

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The power to transfer cases to themselves pending in the subordinate courts involving interpretation of the Constitution.

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D

All of above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of above
Following are the powers of High Court:-
(1) The power to issue writs or orders for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights or for any other purpose;
(2) The power of superintendence over subordinate courts;
(3) The power to transfer cases to themselves pending in the subordinate courts involving interpretation of the Constitution;
(4) The power to appoint officers.

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to issue writs the for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

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. to make general rules and prescribe forms regulating the practices and proceeding of courts under its jurisdiction.

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2. A High Court can issue writs even to entities outside its territorial jurisdiction
3. Supreme Court can issue writs only regarding the fundamental rights and not for any other purpose
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3. The law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts throughout India.

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