With reference to jurisdiction and powers of High Courts in India, consider the following statements: 1. A high court can interpret the Constitutional provisions not only related to the State government but also Union government. 2. The Constitution empowers the Parliament and the state legislature to change, but not curtail, the jurisdiction and powers of a high court. Which of the above given statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to jurisdiction and powers of High Courts in India, consider the following statements:
1. A high court can interpret the Constitutional provisions not only related to the State government but also Union government.
2. The Constitution empowers the Parliament and the state legislature to change, but not curtail, the jurisdiction and powers of a high court.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Exp) Option c is the correct answer.

Statement 1 is correct: A high court is vested with the power to interpret the Constitution. It can interpret provisions not only related to the State government but also Union government as well.

Statement 2 is correct: The Constitution empowers the Parliament and the state legislature to change the jurisdiction and powers of a high court. However, the jurisdiction and powers of a high court as they are specified in the Constitution cannot be curtailed both by the Parliament and the state legislature.

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