Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Jurisdiction of State High Courts — Ouster Clauses in State Laws

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that the Constitution confers unlimited jurisdiction on State High Courts, and State laws purporting to oust that jurisdiction are void to the extent of inconsistency. The principle applies where State laws oust jurisdiction. It ensures that State High Court jurisdiction is protected.…

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