Which constitutional amendment authorized the Parliament to establish a common high court for two or more states or for two or more states and a union territory? |ForumIAS

Q. Which constitutional amendment authorized the Parliament to establish a common high court for two or more states or for two or more states and a union territory?

[A] First constitutional amendment

[B] Seventh constitutional amendment

[C] Twenty fourth constitutional amendment

[D] Forty second constitutional amendment

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: The Constitution of India provides for a high court for each state, but the Seventh Amendment Act of 1956 authorized the Parliament to establish a common high court for two or more states or for two or more states and a union territory.

Source: Laxmikanth

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