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Which Constitutional Amendment Act provided for the establishment of a common High Court for two or more states?

A. 7th Amendment Act, 1956✓ Correct Answer
B. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
C. 24th Amendment Act, 1971
D. 38th Amendment Act, 1975

💡 Solution & Explanation

The seventh constitutional amendment enacted in 1956 empowered Parliament to establish a single common high court for two or more states or union territories. Subsequent amendments focused on different aspects of federal governance and emergency provisions. This structural flexibility allows efficient judicial administration across smaller administrative regions.

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