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[#491] The High Court of Judicature was established in 1919 for the Province of Punjab and Delhi at
Correct Answer

(B) Lahore

Explanation

Solution: Before Independence of India, a High Court was established on 20 March, 1919 at Lahore for the provinces of Punjab and Delhi which was known as 'the High Court of Judicature'.

[#492] The Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU) along the state of Punjab had also its own High Court known as 'PEPSU High Court' at which of the following places?
Correct Answer

(C) Patiala

Explanation

Solution: By the States Re-organisation Act, 1956 the state of PEPSU (Patiala and East Punjab State Union) which had its own High Court known as PEPSU High Court at Patiala, was merged in the State of Punjab. The Judges of the High Court of PEPSU became judges of the Punjab High Court.

[#493] After Independence, which among the following was selected as the seat of East Punjab High Court of judicature?
Correct Answer

(B) Shimla

Explanation

Solution: After Independence of India, the old province of Punjab was divided into West Punjab (Pakistan) and East Punjab (India) due to which the control of the High Court at Lahore, over Delhi and East Punjab was discontinued. Shimla was selected as the seat of the new High Court and the East Punjab High Court of Judicature was established at Shimla on 15 August, 1947 by the Governor-General on High Court order, issued under Section 9 of the Indian Independence Act, 1947.

[#494] Where is the High Court of Punjab and Haryana located?
Correct Answer

(B) Chandigarh

Explanation

Solution: The Judges of the High Court of Punjab became Judges of the common High Court of Punjab and Haryana with all the power and Jurisdiction of the High Court of Punjab. However, the principal seat of the High Court remained at Chandigarh. The High Court of Punjab and Haryana has operated since 1 November, 1966 in its present form. The sanctioned strength of the High Court is 38 permanent and 30 additional judges.

[#495] Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: A separate High Court was constituted for the Union Territory of Delhi under the Delhi High Court Act, 1966. Three judges of Punjab High Court were transferred to Delhi High Court, which was constituted on 31 October, 1966.