Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW β€” Fundamental Rights β€” Jurisdiction for Enforcement of Fundamental Rights Lies in Any High Court in the State Where Breach Occurred

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Federal and State High Courts have concurrent jurisdiction over fundamental rights enforcement. The applicant may choose either court in the State where the breach occurred. The applicant cannot be dismissed for choosing the wrong High Court. The principle applies to all fundamental rights applications. The…

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