The High Court of West Bengal(Calcutta) has got the additional jurisdiction to hear cases from _____________.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Arunachal Pradesh

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Tripura

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Mizoram

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The correct option is A Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
It has the authority of jurisdictions of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as well. Calcutta High court is considered as the oldest High court of India. It was formed by Easy India Company (Britishers) on 1 July 1862.

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1. Delhi and Puducherry are the only union territories with their own high court.

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