Explanation:

HC’s original jurisdiction extends to the following:

• Matters of admiralty, will, marriage, divorce, company laws and contempt of court.
• Disputes relating to the election of members of Parliament and state legislatures
• Regarding revenue matter or an act ordered or done in revenue collection.
• Enforcement of fundamental rights of citizens.
• Cases ordered to be transferred from a subordinate court involving the interpretation of the Constitution to its own file.

The four high courts (i.e., Kolkata, Bombay, Madras and Delhi High Courts) have original civil jurisdiction in cases of higher value