Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
Under Article 227 of the Indian Constitution, every High Court exercises the power of superintendence over which bodies?
A. Only District Courts within its territorial jurisdiction
B. All courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction, except military tribunals✓ Correct Answer
C. Only civil courts and administrative tribunals
D. All courts including military courts and court-martials
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 227 vests High Courts with supervisory jurisdiction over all subordinate courts and tribunals within their territorial boundaries, excluding military tribunals and courts-martial. This power ensures administrative oversight and judicial propriety across lower judicial tiers. Constitutional jurisdiction of higher judiciary is vital for polity.
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