Q. Which of the following powers is/are exercised by the High Courts but NOT by the Supreme Court of India?
1.Power to issue writs for the enforcement of ordinary legal rights.
2.Supervisory jurisdiction over all courts and tribunals within its territorial jurisdiction.
3.Power to punish for contempt of itself.
Select the correct answer:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Writ Jurisdiction: The SC (Art 32) can only issue writs for Fundamental Rights. The HC (Art 226) can issue them for FRs and any other legal right.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Supervisory Jurisdiction: Under Art 227, the HC supervises all subordinate courts. The SC does not have a similar administrative supervisory power over HCs in that specific sense.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Contempt: Both are Courts of Record and have contempt powers.
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