Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – Jurisdiction of High Court – State Law Cannot Derogate from Constitutional Jurisdiction of the High Court

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Constitutional provisions on High Court jurisdiction are supreme. State laws cannot limit or derogate from them. Any inconsistent state law is void. The principle applies to all attempts to restrict High Court jurisdiction. The court will declare such provisions unconstitutional. The rule protects access to…

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