Role of High Courts

Appellate Jurisdiction:

High Courts serve as appellate bodies, reviewing decisions made by lower courts within their respective jurisdictions. They play a crucial role in ensuring consistency and correctness in legal interpretations.

Key Constitutional Articles:

Article 137

This article empowers the Supreme Court to review any judgment or order pronounced by it, reflecting the Court’s authority to self-evaluate and rectify errors.

Article 144

All authorities, civil and judicial, within the territory of India are obligated to assist and act in aid of the Supreme Court. This underscores the binding nature of Supreme Court decisions and the enforceability of its orders across the nation.

The judicial system in India is structured in a pyramidal manner, with the Supreme Court positioned at the apex, followed by the High Courts, and further down, the district and subordinate courts.

Let’s delve into each level of judiciary and their respective jurisdictions!