Introduction
A high court is a court that has jurisdiction over a specific geographic area or subject matter. It is typically the highest court in the state or country and has the authority to hear appeals from lower courts.
Jurisdiction
High courts have jurisdiction over both civil and criminal matters. They have the power to interpret and apply the law, and their decisions can set precedent for lower courts to follow.
Examples
- The High Court of Australia is the highest court in the country and has the authority to hear appeals from the federal court and state supreme courts.
- The High Court of England and Wales is the highest court in the UK and has jurisdiction over England and Wales.
Case Studies
In 2016, the Indian Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the country, ruled that the practice of triple talaq (an Islamic divorce practice) was unconstitutional.
Statistics
According to a study by the American Bar Association, high courts in the US hear an average of 5,000 cases per year.
