Question

Usually, each state has a high court, but a common high court for two or more states or for two or more states and union territories can be established by

• A. The Parliament
• B. The President
• C. The Chief Justice of India
• D. All the above jointly.

Answer 1

The correct option is

B

Article 231 (1) in The Constitution of India says: Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding provisions of this Chapter, Parliament may by law establish a common High Court for two or more States or for two or more States and a Union territory.

Option: (B)