(a) The Original Jurisdiction extends to those cases which High Court has authority to hear and decide in the first instance. It has an Original Jurisdiction with respect to the following: 

1. The cases regarding wills, divorce, marriage, admirality, company law and contempt of court can be taken up by the High Court directly. 

2. The Constitutional cases could be taken up under the Original Jurisdiction of the High Court. 

3. The High Court has the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 

(b) High Court accept an appeal against the decisions of the district courts under Appellate Jurisdiction. 

Advantages of resolving disputes through the Lok Adalat: 

1. The Lok Adalats work in the spirit of compromise. No one nourishes feelings of anger or uphappiness. Both the parties feel that they have been treated fairly. 

2. Lok Adalats deliver speedy and inexpensive justice. One can move Lok Adalat by an application on a plain paper or format available with legal services Authorities. 

(c) The conditions of services of the High Court Judges are as follows: 

1. Term of office and Removal: Every judge of a High Court shall hold office until he attains the age of 65 years. He can be removed from office on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. 

2. Oath of Office: A Judge of a High Court shall take an oath before the Governor of the state which requires him : 

(1) to bear the faith and allegiance to the constitution of India. 

(2) to perform the duties of his office without fear or favour affection or ill will. 

(3) to uphold the constitution and the laws. 

3. Salary and Allowances: The salary of Chief Justice of High court is Rs. 30,000 per month and that of other judges Rs. 26,000 each. In addition to that the judges are entitled to rent free residence and other allowances. 

4. Transfer of Judges: The President may after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, transfer a Judge from one High Court to any other High Court.