Which of the following Constitution Amendments empowers Parliament to establish
common High court for two or more than two States?
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A.
9th Constitutional Amendment Act
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B.
7th Constitutional Amendment Act
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C.
6th Constitutional Amendment Act
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D.
8th Constitutional Amendment Act
Correct Answer:
B. 7th Constitutional Amendment Act
Explanation:
The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 authorized the Parliament of India to establish a common High Court for two or more States, or for multiple States and Union Territories. This amendment was primarily enacted to implement the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission. Prior to this, Article 231 of the Constitution only provided for a separate High Court for each state.
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