Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which Union Territory has a high court of its own?

Options:

Delhi

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Chandigarh

Correct Answer:

Delhi

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Delhi

The National Capital Territory of Delhi has its own High Court, known as the Delhi High Court. It has jurisdiction over Delhi and deals with both civil and criminal cases.

The Delhi High Court was established on October 31, 1966. It was inaugurated by the then Chief Justice of India, K. Subba Rao. The establishment of the Delhi High Court was part of the reorganization of the judicial system in India's capital territory. Before the establishment of the Delhi High Court, the judicial matters for Delhi were handled by the Punjab High Court.