Question

Assertion A : The powers within the Supervisory Jurisdiction of the High Courts are both administrative and judicial in nature.
Reason R: Article 227(1) gives the High Courts power of Superintendence over all courts and tribunals within their territorial and constitutional jurisdiction.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Hint:

Remember: Article 226 is for "Writs" (mostly judicial), while Article 227 is for "Superintendence" (both judicial and administrative).
Superintendence is a "Basic Structure" of the Constitution as per the L. Chandra Kumar case.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
High Courts have powers to control and monitor the subordinate courts and tribunals.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- Reason R is correct: Article 227 gives High Courts the power of superintendence.
- Assertion A is correct: This power of superintendence is dual in nature. Judicially, the High Court can correct jurisdictional errors of lower courts. Administratively, it can call for returns, make rules, and prescribe forms.
Since the power mentioned in R is what allows the High Court to exercise these dual roles, R is the correct explanation of A.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Both are correct and R explains A.