Constitution of India, 1949
227.Power of
superintendence over all courts by the High Court.-
(1) Every High Court
shall have superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the
territories interrelation to which it exercises jurisdiction.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the
foregoing provisions, the High Court may -
(a) call for returns
from such courts;
(b) make and issue
general rules and prescribe forms for regulating the practice and proceedings
of such courts; and
(c) prescribe forms in
which books, entries and accounts shall be kept by the officers of any such
courts.
(3) The High Court may also settle tables of
fees to be allowed to the sheriff and all clerks and officers of such courts
and to attorneys, advocates and pleaders practicing therein:
Provided that any rules made, forms prescribed
or tables settled under clause (2) or clause (3) shall not be inconsistent with
the provision of any law for the time being in force, and shall require the
previous approval of the Governor.
(4) Nothing in this article shall be deemed to confer on a High
Court powers of superintendence over any court or tribunal constituted by or
under any law relating to the Armed Forces.