46. Which one of the following statements is true about the power of the High Court to issue writs?
a) It can only issue writs in criminal cases
b) It can only issue writs in civil cases
c) It can issue writs to any person or authority within its jurisdiction
d) It can issue writs to any person or authority within the country
47. The power of superintendence over subordinate courts is vested in the:
a) President of India
b) Governor of the respective state
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Chief Justice of the respective High Court
48. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the:
a) President of India
b) Governor of the respective state
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Prime Minister of India
49. The term of office of a judge of a High Court is:
a) 5 years
b) 7 years
c) Until the age of 62
d) Until retirement
50. Which one of the following statements is true about the power of the High Court to transfer cases?
a) It can transfer cases from one High Court to another
b) It can transfer cases from one subordinate court to another within the state
c) It can transfer cases from one state to another
d) It can transfer cases from lower courts to the Supreme Court