As of March 2023 the common High Court for the states of Punjab and Haryana is located at ___________.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B)   Chandigarh

1. The Punjab and Haryana High Court was established on 20th April 1955 and began functioning in Chandigarh on 17th August 1955.
2. It has a total of 85 sanctioned judges, including 64 Permanent Judges and 21 Additional Judges, along with the Chief Justice.
3. Chandigarh, a Union Territory, serves as the capital for both Punjab and Haryana, making it the ideal location for their shared High Court.

Information booster:

High Courts of India

• High Courts are the highest appellate authority for states and Union Territories in India.
• They handle writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution and appeals from subordinate courts.
• High Courts also have original jurisdiction in matters of writs.
• States are divided into judicial districts, each managed by District and Sessions Judges.
• All High Courts are bound by the decisions and directions of the Supreme Court of India as per Article 141 of the Constitution.