Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have a dispute over water of a river running through both the states. To whom should they approach, from the following options, to settle the dispute?

Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka High Court

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Hogenakkal Munsif Court

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The Supreme Court

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Solution

The correct option is D The Supreme Court
Since the issue is between two states, the Supreme Court would intervene and settle the dispute between the two states. Dispute resolution is one of the key roles of the judiciary and it happens at all levels.

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