Which of the following is/are come/s under the original jurisdiction of the high court? 1. Matters of admiralty and contempt of court. 2. Disputes relating to the election of members of Parliament and state legislatures. 3. Regarding revenue matter or an act ordered or done in revenue collection. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Which of the following is/are come/s under the original jurisdiction of the high court?
1.Matters of admiralty and contempt of court.
2.Disputes relating to the election of members of Parliament and state legislatures.
3.Regarding revenue matter or an act ordered or done in revenue collection.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Original Jurisdiction means the power of a high court to hear disputes in the first instance, not by way of appeal. It extends to the following:

(a) Matters of admiralty and contempt of court.

(b) Disputes relating to the election of members of Parliament and state legislatures.

(d) Enforcement of fundamental rights of citizens.

(e) Cases ordered to be transferred from a subordinate court involving the interpretation of the Constitution to its own file.

Source: Laxmikanth

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