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The salaries of the Judges of the High Courts are paid from the _____________.

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  1. Funds collected as fees for cases

  2. Consolidated Fund of the State

  3. Consolidated Fund of India

  4. State revenues

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sitting judges of High Court are entitled to salaries, allowances and privileges as parliament from time to time determine. The expense of salaries and allowances of the High court judges are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State.

The High Court enjoys the power:
I. to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
II. to exercise superintendence over the working of courts and tribunals under its jurisdiction.
III. to make general rules and prescribe forms regulating the practices and proceeding of courts under its jurisdiction. 

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  1. I and II

  2. II and III

  3. I and III

  4. I, II and III

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The High court is the apex court in State Judiciary in India. Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the High court can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights. Article 227 provides for the power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court and It can make and issue rules and prescribe forms to regulate the practice and proceedings in Court.