The power to establish a common High Court for two or more states and Union territories is vested with:
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A.
Parliament
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B.
President
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C.
Supreme Court
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D.
Law Commission
Correct Answer:
A. Parliament
Explanation:
According to Article 231 of the Constitution of India, the power to establish a common High Court for two or more states, or for two or more states and a Union Territory, is vested in the Parliament. While Article 214 generally mandates a High Court for each state, Article 231 provides the legislative authority to create shared judicial jurisdictions to optimize resources and administrative efficiency. Examples of this provision in practice include the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which serves both states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, and the Guwahati High Court, which has jurisdiction over multiple northeastern states.
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