Rajasthan High Court & Judiciary

[!IMPORTANT] The Rajasthan High Court is the highest judicial authority in the state. It was established on 21 June 1949 and is located in Jodhpur. It also has a permanent bench at Jaipur.

1. Constitutional Provisions

• Article 214: There shall be a High Court for each State.
• Article 215: High Courts to be courts of record.
• Article 216: Constitution of High Courts — Judges are appointed by the President.
• Article 217: Appointment of Judges — The President consults the Chief Justice of India, Governor of the State, and the Chief Justice of the High Court.
• Article 219: Oath and affirmation by Judges of High Courts.
• Article 221: Salaries charged to Consolidated Fund of the State.
• Article 226: Power to issue certain writs (wider than Supreme Court's Art 32 powers).
• Article 227: Power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals within the territorial jurisdiction.

2. Key Facts about Rajasthan High Court

3. Appointment & Tenure

• Chief Justice: Appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor.
• Other Judges: Appointed by the President in consultation with the CJI, Governor, and the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court.
• Retirement Age: A High Court judge holds office till age 62.
• Removal: Same procedure as a Supreme Court Judge — by an address of Parliament by special majority (Art 124(4)).

4. Writs issued by High Court (Article 226)

[!NOTE] The High Court cannot issue writs against the President or Legislature. But it can issue them against any person (including private citizens) for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.