In addition to appellate and supervisory jurisdiction, a high court has administrative control and other powers over subordinate courts, including:
- Consultation with the governor for appointment, posting, and promotion of district judges and appointments to state judicial service (other than district judges).
- Dealing with posting, promotion, leave, transfers, and discipline of members of the state judicial service (other than district judges).
- Withdrawing cases pending in a subordinate court if they involve a substantial question of law requiring Constitution interpretation.
- Its law is binding on all subordinate courts within its territorial jurisdiction.