GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many High Courts are in India?
A
19
B
17
C
20
D
18
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The UPSC Exam aspirants should know the number of High Courts in India. There are 25 High Courts in India, six having control over more than one State/UT. Delhi has a High Court of its own among the Union Territories.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 25 High Courts in India. The Calcutta High Court, established in 1862, is the oldest High Court in India. The Bombay and Madras High Courts were also established in the same year. The newest High Courts are the Telangana Court and Andhra Pradesh High Court, both established in the year 2019.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian High Courts Act of 1861, vested in Queen of England, power to issue charters/letters patent to erect and establish High Courts of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay.

Detailed explanation-4: -Allahabad High Court. Andhra Pradesh High Court. Bombay High Court. Calcutta High Court. Chhattisgarh High Court. Delhi High Court. Gauhati High Court. Gujarat High Court. More items

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