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Indian Judiciary

Powers, Functions, and Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Powers and Functions of Supreme Court in India: As a Federal Court: Article 131 of the Indian Constitution vests the SC with original and exclusive jurisdiction to determine the justiciable disputes between the Union and the States or between the States. As a Guardian of the Constitution:  The Supreme Court is the protector and guardian […]

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Indian Judiciary

District & Session Courts

The provisions related to subordinate courts are provided in the 6th part of the Indian Constitution. Articles 233-237 deal with the subordinate courts. District courts are under administrative and judicial control of the High Court of the State to which the district concerned belongs.  They form the third level from the top in the hierarchy of […]

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High Courts of India

High Courts of India High Courts are second Courts of Importance of the democracy of India. They are at the second level in the hierarchy of the courts in India. In general, they are subordinate to the Supreme Court. They are run by Article 141 of the Constitution of India. They are governed by the […]