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Detailed explanation-1: -The High Courts (Alteration of Names) Bill, 2016 was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 19, 2016 by the Minister of Law and Justice, Mr. Ravi Shanker Prasad. The Bill seeks to modify the names of the High Courts (HCs)of Bombay, Calcutta and Madras.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which are the High Courts in India that have Jurisdiction in more than two states? The High Courts of Mumbai and Guwahati have jurisdictions over more than two states. The Guwahati High Court extends its jurisdiction to states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are 25 High Courts in the country, three having jurisdiction over more than one State. Among the Union Territories Delhi, -and Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have a High Court of their own.

Detailed explanation-4: -Article 214 in The Constitution Of India 1949. Try out our Premium Member services: Virtual Legal Assistant, Query Alert Service and an ad-free experience. Free for one month and pay only if you like it.

Detailed explanation-5: -The newest High Courts are the Telangana Court and Andhra Pradesh High Court, both established in the year 2019. In every High Court, there is a Chief Justice and many other judges whose number is defined by the President of India.