History & Civics
The High Court feels there has been blatant injustice in a case solved by the lower court and transfers the case to itself to check the judgement. Which jurisdiction is it exercising?
- Revisory
- Advisory
- Original
- Appellate
Answer
Revisory
Reason — Revisory Jurisdiction means that the High Court can call for the record of a case which has been decided by a subordinate court. If the High Court feels there has been blatant injustice in a case solved by the lower court, the High Court can review the case and take appropriate action on it.
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