GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many High Courts in India have Jurisdiction over more than one state (Union Territories not included)?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Four
D
Five
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Normally there is one High Court in every State but there can be only one High Court for two or more States as well (Article 231), according to the constitution. There are 25 High Courts in India. The Calcutta High Court, established in 1862, is the oldest High Court in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is B Advisory jurisdiction.

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