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

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5

Explanation

Option (b) is correct
  • High Courts with Jurisdiction Over Multiple States (UTs Excluded). The three High Courts are:
    • Gauhati High Court: Has jurisdiction over four states: Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.
    • Bombay High Court: Has jurisdiction over two states: Maharashtra and Goa. It also covers the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
    • Punjab and Haryana High Court: Has jurisdiction over two states: Punjab and Haryana. It also covers the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Answer: (b) 3
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