Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The President can establish a high court for a union territory.
2.Delhi is the only union territory that has a high court of its own.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The Parliament can establish a high court for a union territory or put it under the jurisdiction of the high court of an adjacent state.

  • Delhi is the only union territory that has a high court of its own (since 1966).
  • The Bombay High Court has got jurisdiction over two union territories–Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Lakshadweep and Puducherry are placed under the Calcutta, Punjab and Haryana, Kerala, and Madras High Courts respectively.

Source: Laxmikanth

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