Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which among the following is the oldest High Court in India?

Options:

Allahabad

Telangana

Calcutta

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer:

Calcutta

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Calcutta

The Calcutta High Court, established on 1st July 1862, is the oldest High Court in India. It was originally known as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William and had jurisdiction over the presidency towns of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras.

The Calcutta High Court has a rich history and has played a significant role in the development of India's legal system. Over the years, it has heard numerous landmark cases and has contributed to the evolution of Indian jurisprudence.

Today, the Calcutta High Court continues to be one of the premier judicial institutions in India, serving the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It upholds the principles of justice, fairness, and the rule of law, thereby playing a crucial role in the administration of justice in the region.