State Executive and High Court Judiciary

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering the constitutional role, powers, and qualifications of a State Governor, as well as the original and appellate jurisdictions of the High Court.

Governor

The constitutional head of the state executive in whose name state administration is conducted, holding the state's executive powers, and whose signature is required for any bill passed by the state legislature to become law.

Age Qualification for Governor

The requirement that a person must have completed $35$ years of age to be eligible for appointment as Governor.

Legislative Ineligibility Rule for Governor

The constitutional requirement that the Governor should not be a member of Parliament or of any state legislature; if an existing member assumes office, they automatically vacate their seat.

Original Jurisdiction of the High Court

The power of the High Court to hear cases in the first instance, restricted to matters of admiralty, probate, matrimonial disputes, contempt of court, cases involving more than $\text{Rs. } 2000$, and criminal cases committed by Presidency Magistrates.

Appellate Jurisdiction of the High Court

The authority of the High Court to entertain appeals in both civil and criminal cases originating from subordinate courts as well as on their own.

Tribunals of Armed Forces

Military judicial bodies over which the High Courts have no jurisdiction.