उच्च न्यायालय – Rajasthan GK

The Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court was established on January 31, 1977.

Under Article 227, the High Court has the power of superintendence over subordinate courts (True). The High Court also has appellate jurisdiction (True), but the reason for the power of superintendence is not to hear appeals, but to control their functioning, records, and procedures. Therefore, R is not the correct explanation of A.

The sanctioned strength of judges, including the Chief Justice, in the Rajasthan High Court is 50.

According to Article 217, High Court judges are appointed by the President, and in this process, the President consults the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the concerned state. This consultation is an integral part of the appointment process.

According to Article 218, the procedure for removing a High Court judge is the same as that prescribed for removing a Supreme Court judge under Article 124(4). This includes a resolution passed by a special majority of both Houses of Parliament and an order from the President.

The principal seat of the Rajasthan High Court is in Jodhpur (True). Jodhpur is an important judicial center, but the establishment of the principal seat was due to historical and administrative reasons, not merely because it is the 'largest judicial center'. Therefore, R is not the correct explanation of A.

As per Article 219 of the Constitution, the Governor of the concerned state or a person appointed by him administers the oath to the judges of the High Court.

As per Article 217 of the Constitution, the judges of the High Court are appointed by the President.

Article 215 makes the High Court a Court of Record. The power of judicial review is inherent in various articles of the Constitution (e.g., 13, 226, 227). Article 222 relates to the transfer of judges. Article 223 relates to the appointment of an acting Chief Justice.

The Principal Bench of the Rajasthan High Court is located in Jodhpur.

The Rajasthan High Court was established on August 29, 1949.

Original jurisdiction includes hearing election-related disputes. Appellate jurisdiction includes hearing appeals against decisions of subordinate courts. Writ jurisdiction includes issuing writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights. Superintendence jurisdiction includes inspecting the work of subordinate courts.

As per Article 217 (1) (a) of the Constitution, a judge of the High Court may resign from his office by writing under his hand addressed to the President.

Article 214 relates to the constitution of High Courts. Article 217 relates to the appointment and tenure of judges. Article 226 relates to the power of High Courts to issue writs. Article 227 relates to the power of superintendence over subordinate courts.

According to Article 222 of the Constitution, the President can transfer a judge from one High Court to another after consulting with the Chief Justice of India.

In the appointment of the Chief Justice, the President, Governor, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court are consulted. In the appointment of other judges, in addition to these three, the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court is also consulted.

According to Article 215, every High Court shall be a Court of Record and shall have all the powers of such a court, including the power to punish for its contempt. Decisions kept as records serve as precedents for the future.

The Rajasthan High Court was established in 1949. It was reorganized in 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act. A permanent bench was established in Jaipur in 1977.

Under Article 226 of the Constitution, the High Court can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose.

As per Article 217 (1) of the Constitution, a judge of the High Court holds office until he attains the age of 62 years.