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).