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Which High Court has the maximum number of states under its territorial jurisdiction?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bombay High Court
  2. Calcutta High Court
  3. Gauhati High Court
  4. Madras High Court

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gauhati High Court

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Gauhati High Court šŸ“š Explanation: The Gauhati High Court historically held jurisdiction over all seven northeastern states. Currently, even after separate high courts were established for Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura, it still oversees the maximum number of states in India. Its vast territorial jurisdiction covers the four states of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.