Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding the High Court?

• A. It cannot look at cases related to elections.
• B. It can look at cases involving the violation of fundamental rights.
• C. The High Court is a Court of Appeal.
• D. It has the power to dismiss the verdict of a lower court.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

It has the power to dismiss the verdict of a lower court.

High Court can look at cases related to elections. If a Member of Parliament or a Member of the State Assembly is accused of being unfairly elected, then the High Court can hear the case. The High Court is a Court of Appeal - just like the Supreme Court. However, the court can only hear appeals against decisions by the subordinate courts within its territorial jurisdiction. The High Court has the power to dismiss the verdict of a lower court, and make a new decision.