High Courts — Set 5
Indian Polity · उच्च न्यायालय · Questions 41–50 of 50
Where is the principal seat of the Rajasthan High Court located?
Correct Answer: C. Jodhpur
The principal seat of the Rajasthan High Court is in Jodhpur. There is a bench at Jaipur. Jodhpur is often referred to as the 'Judicial Capital' of Rajasthan.
Where is the principal seat of the Kerala High Court located?
Correct Answer: A. Kochi (Ernakulam)
The principal seat of the Kerala High Court is in Kochi (Ernakulam). Thiruvananthapuram is the legislative and executive capital. The court's jurisdiction extends to the Lakshadweep islands.
Where is the principal seat of the Odisha High Court located?
Correct Answer: B. Cuttack
The principal seat of the Odisha High Court is in Cuttack. While Bhubaneswar is the capital city, Cuttack holds the judicial seat. It was established in 1948.
Where is the principal seat of the Chhattisgarh High Court located?
Correct Answer: A. Bilaspur
The principal seat of the Chhattisgarh High Court is in Bilaspur. It is one of the new High Courts established in 2000. Raipur is the state capital.
Where is the principal seat of the Gujarat High Court located?
Correct Answer: A. Ahmedabad
The Gujarat High Court is located in Ahmedabad (Sola). It was established in 1960 after the bifurcation of Bombay State. Gandhinagar is the political capital.
Who appoints the District Judges?
Correct Answer: B. Governor
The Governor appoints District Judges. This is done in consultation with the High Court of the concerned state. This provision is mentioned in Article 233.
Which writ is issued by the High Court to secure the release of a person illegally detained?
Correct Answer: B. Habeas Corpus
Habeas Corpus is the writ issued to secure the release of a person illegally detained. It literally means 'to have the body of'. It is a bulwark of individual liberty against arbitrary detention.
Which writ is issued by a High Court to quash the order of a lower court or tribunal?
Correct Answer: C. Certiorari
Certiorari is issued to quash the order of a lower court or tribunal. It is issued on the grounds of excess of jurisdiction or error of law. It is both preventive and curative in nature.
Who determines the strength (number of judges) of a High Court?
Correct Answer: D. The President
The President determines the strength of a High Court. It is not fixed by the Constitution or Parliament. The President appoints judges from time to time based on the workload.
Which remedy is discretionary in nature: Article 32 (Supreme Court) or Article 226 (High Court)?
Correct Answer: C. Article 226
The remedy under Article 226 (High Court) is discretionary. The High Court may refuse to issue a writ if an alternative remedy exists. In contrast, Article 32 is a Fundamental Right itself, so the Supreme Court generally cannot refuse.