Answer the following questions with group discussion.

Write a note on functions of High courts.

The High Court is the highest judicial authority in the state, and performs many functions like:

a. Resolving civil and criminal cases.

b. Resolving cases associated with marriage affairs and contempt of court

c. To take cases against the judgements passed by the subordinate courts.

d. To direct transfer of cases from the lower courts to the High Court through issuing of writs

e. To monitor the working of the subordinate courts and ensure that no illegal activities occur within the court rooms.

f. To take PILs against human rights/fundamental rights violations

g. To serve as a court of Record

h. To appoint and regulate staff in the subordinate courts.