History & Civics
Compare the two higher courts of our country with reference to the following:
(a) qualification
(b) age of retirement
(c) one example of each of their Original Jurisdiction.
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The two higher courts of our country are the Supreme Court and the High Court.
(a) Qualification
Supreme Court : A Judge of the Supreme Court must be a citizen of India and must have been a Judge of a High Court for at least five years, or an advocate of a High Court for at least ten years, or a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President.
High Court : A Judge of a High Court must be a citizen of India and must have worked as a judge in any court in India for not less than ten years, or must have worked as an advocate in the High Court or High Courts in India continuously for ten years.
(b) Age of retirement
Supreme Court : A Judge of the Supreme Court retires on attaining the age of 65 years.
High Court : A Judge of a High Court retires on attaining the age of 62 years.
(c) One example of each of their Original Jurisdiction
Supreme Court : A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States can be brought directly before the Supreme Court.
High Court : A case relating to State revenue and its collection can be brought directly before the High Court.
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