Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) 25.
· As of March 2023, there are 25 High Courts in India.
· Each High Court has jurisdiction over a state, a union territory, or a group of states and union territories.
· The High Courts are the principal civil courts of original jurisdiction in each state and union territory, and they also have appellate jurisdiction over lower courts.
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· The Calcutta High Court, established in 1862, is the oldest High Court in India.
· The Andhra Pradesh High Court and the Telangana High Court were created following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2019, adding to the total count of High Courts.
· High Courts oversee both civil and criminal matters and play a crucial role in the Indian judiciary system.