The High Court is the highest court of the State. All other courts and tribunals working in State are subject to the authority of High Court. It occupies the same position in State as Supreme court at central level. The High Court enjoys original and appellate jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases. It operates as a court of record and exercises some administrative powers.
In every state in addition to the High Court, there are number of judicial courts to administer justice.
The State Legislature determines the constitutional organisation and jurisdiction of all these courts which are below the High Court. There are civil, criminal, revenue courts in the state. The State Government appoints the judges and other staff of all the subordinate courts. The District Judges are appointed by the Governor after consulting the Chief Justice of High Court and also the State Public Service Commission.
