Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#801] Which two states have a common High Court ?
Correct Answer

(B) Haryana and Punjab

Explanation

Solution: Currently there are 24 High Courts in India. For Maharashtra and Goa there is a common High Court with the ne of Bombay High Court. Punjab and Haryana also have a joint High Court in the name of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

[#802] Match the followings- Union Territory - Jurisdiction (High Court) A. Puducherry - 1. Kerala B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands - 2. Mumbai C. Lakshadweep - 3. Madras d. Daman and Diu - 4. Calcutta
Correct Answer

(A) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

Explanation

Solution: Delhi is the only Union Territory which has an independent High Court as Delhi High Court. Apart from this, Puducherry falls under jurisdiction of Madras High Court, Andaman and Nicobar under Calcutta High Court, Lakshadweep under Kerala High Court, Dadra and Nagar Haveli along with Daman and Diu under Bombay High Court, and Union Territory of Chandigarh under Punjab and Haryana High Court.

[#803] Lakshadweep's High Court is located in which state of India?
Correct Answer

(B) Kerala

Explanation

Solution: High court for Lakshadweep is located in Kerala in name of Ernakulam High Court.

[#804] The principal bench of High Court of Madhya Pradesh is located in-
Correct Answer

(B) Jabalpur

Explanation

Solution: High Court of Madhya Pradesh has its principal bench located at Jabalpur. It has two other benches located at Gwalior and Indore. State of Madhya Pradesh falls under territorial jurisdiction of his High Court.

[#805] ___ means that the Supreme Court will reconsider the case and the legal issues involved in it.
Correct Answer

(C) Appellate Jurisdiction

Explanation

Solution: In Appellate Jurisdiction, Supreme Court can reconsider the case, whose verdict is pronounced by subordinate court. Appellate jurisdiction covers criminal, civil and constitutional matters. Appellate Jurisdiction of Supreme Court can be extended by Parliament.