Why in the News?

The Delhi High Court unveiled three IT initiatives: the "Humour in Court" section for sharing amusing courtroom moments, the Delhi High Court e-Museum for archiving landmark cases and WhatsApp services for streamlined communication. Acting Chief Justice Manmohan launched the "Humour in Court" section to add light-heartedness to legal proceedings.

High Courts

• They are the principal courts of original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction at the state level mentioned in Part VI of Indian Constitution.
• Establishment: By the Constitution of India under Article 214 under the Indian High Courts Act,1861.
• Total: 25
• Article 217: Judges are appointed by the President of India.
• Jurisdiction
  • Original: High Courts have the authority to hear cases involving significant constitutional and legal issues.
  • Appellate: High Courts hear appeals against judgments from lower courts, including district courts and subordinate courts. They also handle appeals in civil and criminal cases.
  • Writ: Under Article 226 of the Constitution, which includes cases related to fundamental rights and the legality of administrative actions.
• Each High Court has jurisdiction over a specific state or group of states and union territories.
• 6 high courts have control over multiple states as well as Union Territories of India.
  • Calcutta High Court
  • Bombay High Court
  • Madras High Court
  • Guwahati High Court
  • Punjab and Haryana High Court
  • Jammu & Kashmir High Court
• The Andhra High Court and Telangana High Court are the newest, established on 1st January 2019, according to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.