Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) 1971.
The High Court of Delhi continued to exercise jurisdiction over Himachal Pradesh until January 25, 1971.
This jurisdiction lasted until the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970 was enforced, which granted Himachal Pradesh its own High Court.
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Constitutional Facts about High Courts in India:
The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of High Courts in each state under Article 214.
High Courts have jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases within their respective states.
They are empowered to hear appeals from lower courts and have original jurisdiction in certain matters.
High Court judges are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the respective state.
The Constitution allows for a High Court to have jurisdiction over more than one state or union territory, as was the case with the High Court of Delhi's jurisdiction over Himachal Pradesh until 1971.