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9.A judge of the Supreme Court or the high court can be removed only on the

ground of misbehaviour or incapacity. If some charges are imposed against the

judges, it must be approved by special majority in both the houses.

10.When the office of Chief Justice falls vacant, the duties may be performed by

the other judge of the same category to whom the President may appoint for the

same purpose.

11.Supreme Court exercises its jurisdiction in the form of Original, Writ,

Appellate, Advisory and Special Powers.

i-Original: To settle disputes between the union and the states and among states.

ii-Writ: Can issue constitutional writs to protect fundamental rights of the people.

iii-Appellate: Tries appeals in civil, criminal and constitutional cases.

iv-Advisory: Advises the President on the matters of public importance and law.

v-Special powers: Can grant special leave to an appeal from any judgement or
matter passed by any court in the territory of India.

12.The decisions of Supreme Court are binding on all courts. It can transfer the

judges of high courts, can move cases from any court to itself or can transfer cases

from one high court to another.

13.High court hears appeals from lower courts, can issue writs to resort

fundamental rights, can deal with the cases within jurisdiction of the states and

exercise control and superintendence over its subordinate courts.