Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) 1966.
Explanation:
The High Court of Delhi was established in 1966 under the Delhi High Court Act, 1966. Before this, Delhi was part of the jurisdiction of the Punjab High Court and later, the East Punjab High Court until the formation of its own High Court.
Information Booster:
- The first Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court was Justice Harbans Lal. He took office when the court was established in 1966.
- As for the present Chief Justice (as of January 2025), it is Justice Satish Chandra Sharma. He took office in November 2021.
- The High Court of Delhi was established in 1966 under the Delhi High Court Act, 1966. Before this, Delhi was part of the jurisdiction of the Punjab High Court and later, the East Punjab High Court until the formation of its own High Court.
Additional Information:
- 1956: The Punjab High Court had jurisdiction over Delhi until 1966.
- 1862: The Calcutta High Court was established in 1862.
- 1948: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir was established in 1948.
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