The Uttarakhand High Court is the highest judicial authority in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It was established on 9th November 2000, coinciding with the creation of the state of Uttarakhand, which was carved out of Uttar Pradesh under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2000. With its establishment, the Uttarakhand High Court became the 18th High Court in India.

Jurisdiction Uttarakhand High Court -

Original Jurisdiction - The Uttarakhand High Court at Nainital exercises original jurisdiction in specific circumstances as defined by law. The key original jurisdictions included are civil and criminal matters, as well as writ jurisdiction under Article 226.

Appellate Jurisdiction – The High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital exercises wide appellate jurisdiction as the highest court in the state. By the appellate jurisdiction, it can also review, repeal, or alter cases of subordinate courts with certain exceptions and the tribunals of Uttarakhand.

Specialized Jurisdiction - The Uttarakhand High Court has wide and specialized jurisdiction, and it is the highest judicial authority in the state. The specific jurisdictions referred to are Extraordinary Powers Under Article 226, Supervisory Jurisdiction Under Article 227, Civil and Criminal Appeals, Powers of Revision, and Matters in Arbitration.

Key Responsibilities Uttarakhand High Court—

1. The Uttarakhand High Court has the power to issue writs under Article 226 of the Constitution.

2. The court hears appeals from subordinate courts and tribunals in both civil and criminal matters.

3. Under Article 227, the High Court has jurisdiction over all courts and tribunals throughout the territorial jurisdiction of the State of Uttarakhand.

4. The Uttarakhand High Court has jurisdiction to analyze the Constitution, acts, and laws of the legislative and executive actions to ensure they are in accordance with constitutional doctrines.

5. The High Court supervises the functioning, management, and discipline of the lower courts while guaranteeing an efficient and just administration of justice across the state.

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