FAQs / GLOSSARY

• 41. How many judges are assigned to hear a case?
  The Coram (number of judges assigned to hear a particular case) depends upon the nature of the case filed. Presently, there are 8 Division Benches (consisting of 2 Judges each) holding courts regularly. Other matters are heard by a single bench presided over by one judge. Special Benches consisting of three, five or more Judges may also be appointed by the Chief Justice.
• 42. What is Coram and how does one know it?
  Coram indicates the composition of the bench of the High Court judges hearing a case.  It is available on the Court website under the link “Roster of Sitting Judges”.
• 43. How is a case brought before the High Court of Delhi?
  A writ petition or a civil suit invoking the jurisdiction of the High Court of Delhi may be filed with the filing branch at the filing counter, which is open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Urgent filing is open only upto 12 noon, after which the Petitioner has to seek permission of the Court before filing a case..
• 44. What is the principle of judicial review?
  The principle of judicial review involves a check on the executive and legislative functions of the State. Forming a part of its basic structure, it is available under Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution. However, judicial review is permissible only to the extent of finding whether the process in making the decision under challenge has been observed correctly and not the decision itself.
• 45. What is the significance of independence of judiciary?
  The Constitution of India envisages a judicial system which is independent from interference from the other organs of State even while it is accountable to the people for the exercise of its power. An essential feature of a democratic system governed by the rule of law is an independent judiciary where judges are able to function impartially and fearlessly.
• 46. Are subordinate judges required to make declaration of their wealth and assets periodically?
  Yes. The Judges of subordinate courts are annually required to give declaration of their wealth and assets to the High Court of Delhi.
• 47. Who appoints judges of Courts subordinate to the High Court?
  The judges of subordinate courts are appointed by the Government of NCT of Delhi in consultation with the High Court of Delhi.  An examination for this purpose is conducted for the Delhi Judicial Services (DJS) and the Delhi Higher Judicial Services (DHJS) under the supervision of the High Court of Delhi.
• 48. Is there a Code of Ethics for the High Court Judges?
  The Judges of High Court are guided by the ‘Restatement of Values of Judicial Life’ adopted by the Supreme Court, vide its resolution dated 7th May 1997.
• 49. Where can I get details of the declaration of assets by a High Court Judge?
  The details are available on the website of the High Court of Delhi under the link
  “Assests of Judges”.
• 50. What is the salary of a High Court Judge?
  Subject to deductions, the basic monthly salary of a High Court Judge is Rs. 80,000 plus allowances.
• 51. How are judges appointed to the High Court of Delhi?
  The Judges of High Court of Delhi (other than the Chief Justice) are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, and on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi. The Chief Justice of India is required to consult with two senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice of the High Court is also required to consult his two senior-most puisne Judges before recommending a name for appointment to the High Court.
• 52. How many judges, other than the Chief Justice, does the High Court of Delhi have? Where can one find their details?
  Presently, the sanctioned strength of Judges of the High Court of Delhi is 45 Permanent Judges and 15 Additional Judges. Their profiles are available on the website of the High Court of Delhi under the link “Siting Judges”.
• 53. What is the role of the Chief Justice of the High Court?
  The Chief Justice is the senior-most sitting judge of a High Court in a State. Besides performing judicial functions, he also exercises administrative powers, as provided under Article 229 of the Constitution of India.
• 54. How are Chief Justices of High Courts appointed?
  The Chief Justices of High Courts,other than the High Court of Delhi are appointed by the President of India, as provided under Article 217 of the Constitution, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State. The Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi is appointed by the President of India, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India. In either case, the Chief Justice of India is required to consult with two senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
• 55. What is the Delhi High Court’s address?
  The High Court of Delhi is situated at Sher Shah Road, New Delhi "near India Gate".
• 56. What is the source of powers of a High Court?
  Being the highest judicial organ in a State, the High Court gets its powers from Chapter V in Part VI of the Constitution of India
• 57. What is the pecuniary jurisdiction of courts in the city of Delhi?
  Cases of value upto Rs. 20 lacs are filed before the District Courts and of value more than Rs. 20 lacs in the High Court of Delhi.
• 58. What is the judicial hierarchy of the NCT of Delhi?
  The High Court of Delhi is the Highest Court performing Judicial Functions in the NCT of Delhi at the State level. Below it are the Subordinate Courts, functioning for 9 Judicial Districts viz.
  (1) Central
  (2) New Delhi
  (3) South
  (4) South-West
  (5) North
  (6) North –West
  (7) West
  (8) North-East
  (9) East. For more details on subordinate courts, log on to Delhi District Courts’ website at http://delhicourts.nic.in/
• 59. How to search cause list.
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• 60. How do I register online for a gate pass?
  Please follow the procedure set out in this link.