What powers do High Courts have in relation to the territories they exercise jurisdiction over?
High Courts have the power to issue directions, orders or writs, including writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari, or any of them, for the enforcement of any of the rights conferred by Part III and for any other purpose. They can exercise this power throughout the territories in relation to which they exercise jurisdiction and also against any person, authority or government within those territories. Additionally, they have the power to issue such directions, orders or writs even when the cause of action arises outside their jurisdictional territories.