With reference to the powers of the High Court, briefly describe the following:

(a) What is meant by the Original Jurisdiction of the High Court? Mention two types of cases in which the High Court exercises Original Jurisdiction.

(b) Mention two types of cases in which the High Court exercises Appellate Jurisdiction.

(c) How does the High Court control the power of the Legislature and the Executive?

With reference to the powers of the High Court, answer the following questions:

(a) How does the High Court act as a custodian of the Constitution?

(b) How does the High Court act as a protector of Fundamental Rights?

(c) What do we mean when we say that the High Court is a 'Court of Record'?

With reference to the jurisdiction of High Courts, write short notes on:

(a) Revisory Jurisdiction of High Courts.

(b) Its power to issue Writs.

(c) Its power of Judicial Review.

Study the picture and answer the following questions:

(a) Identify the court whose logo is given in the picture on the right. How do these courts function?

(b) What are the advantages of resolution of disputes through Lok Adalats?

(c) Do you think that these courts play an important role as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism? Give your reasons.