Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – Judicial Powers – Unlimited Jurisdiction of State High Courts Under Section 236(1) of 1979 Constitution

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Section 236(1) of 1979 Constitution vested State High Courts with unlimited jurisdiction subject only to Constitutional limitations. "Unlimited jurisdiction" means: comprehensive judicial power, no inherent restrictions, and broad competence across legal matters. This jurisdiction can be limited only by: Constitution itself (not State legislation), Constitutional…

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