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Which of the following High Courts has jurisdiction over more than one state?
Question

Which of the following High Courts has jurisdiction over more than one state?

A.

Kerala High Court

B.

Guwahati High Court

C.

Delhi High Court

D.

Patna High Court

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Guwahati High Court
Explanation:

• The Guwahati High Court was established in 1948.

• It has jurisdiction not only over Assam but also over Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.

• It is one of the few High Courts in India with jurisdiction over multiple states.
Information Booster:

• Originally called the High Court of Assam and Nagaland.

• Separate benches were later established in Kohima, Aizawl, and Itanagar.

• Under Article 214, every state has a High Court, but one High Court can serve multiple states.

• The Parliament can extend jurisdiction of a High Court to more than one state (Article 231).

• Similar examples: Bombay High Court (Maharashtra, Goa, Daman & Diu) and Punjab & Haryana High Court (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh).
Additional Knowledge:

• Kerala High Court – Jurisdiction only over Kerala and Lakshadweep.

• Delhi High Court – Jurisdiction only over the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

• Patna High Court – Jurisdiction over Bihar only (Jharkhand had a separate High Court from 2000).

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