Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#671] In which year, old Sadar Diwani Adalat was replaced by the Indian High Court?
Correct Answer

(A) 1861

Explanation

Solution: This high civil court, like its counterpart for criminal jurisdiction the Ṣadr Nizamat Adalat - was abolished after the Indian Mutiny of 1857 - 58, and its powers and jurisdiction were transferred to new high courts of judicature set up by the Indian High Courts Act of 1861.

[#672] When did the Indian High Court Act was passed by British Parliament?
Correct Answer

(B) 1861

Explanation

Solution: The Indian High Courts Act 1861 was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to authorize the Crown to create High Courts in the Indian colony. Queen Victoria created the High Courts in Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay by Letters Patent in 1862.

[#673] In which year, Sir Edward Grimwood Mears became the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court?
Correct Answer

(B) 1886

[#674] The Lok Adalat was started in UP in
Correct Answer

(B) 1987

[#675] Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the High Courts in every states?
Correct Answer

(A) Article 214

Explanation

Solution: Article 214 of the Constitution of India provide that there shall be a High Court for each State.