High Courts — Mains Questions

Analyze the role of High Courts as guardians of fundamental rights and constitutional values in India's federal structure. How does their writ jurisdiction under Article 226 complement the Supreme Court's role under Article 32?

Examine the challenges faced by High Courts in contemporary India and evaluate the effectiveness of recent judicial reforms in addressing case pendency and improving access to justice.

Critically analyze the collegium system for High Court judicial appointments. Discuss its merits and demerits, and suggest reforms to make the system more transparent and accountable.