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

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).