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The High Court is the apex of the judiciary in the state. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) State the composition of the High Court. State the qualifications required to become a High Court Judge.(b) Why is the High Court also known as a Court of Record ?(c) (i) What is the meaning of Lock Adalat ?(ii) State any three advantages of the Lok Adalat. |
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Answer» (a) Each high court consist of a Chief Justice and such other judges as the President of India may appoint from time to time. Beside the President has the power to appoint: 1. Additional Judges for a temporary period not exceeding two years for clearance of arrears of work in a high court. 2. An acting Judge is appointed when a permanent Judge is temporarily absent or unable to attend his office. The qualifications required to become a Judge in the High Court are : 1. He should be a citizen of India. 2. Has held a judicial office in the territory of India for at least 10 years. or Has been an advocate of a high court for at least 10 years. (b) Because : 1. Its judgements and orders are preserved as record. 2. If a person commits a contempt of High Court, the court has the authority to punish him. (c) (i) Lok Adalat means The People Court. These courts were set up to provide legal aid and quick justice to those who are not in a position to engage lawyers or bear the expenses of the legal proceeding. This eliminated high costs and delay in imparting Justice. (ii) Advantages of Lok Adalat are: 1. A Lok Adalat delivers speedy and inexpensive Justice. 2. Different Lok Adalats have relieved the lower courts of much of their heavy load of work. 3. The decision passed by a Lok Adalat are final and binding on the parties. No appeal before any court against its decision. |
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