Question

How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (Union Territories not included)?

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 5

Answer 1

The correct option is C 4

The Gauhati High Court has jurisdiction over Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh and High Court of Hyderabad has jurisdiction over Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. These two High Court's have jurisdiction over one or more states excluding Union Territories. Besides these following High Courts share with states and Union Territories:

1. Bombay high court - Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu.

2. Kolkata High court- Kolkata and Andaman and Nicobar

3. Kerala high court- Kerala and Lakshadweep

4.Madras high court- madras and Pondicherry

5.Punjab and high court- Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh