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The territorial jurisdiction of the High Court of Calcutta extends to which of the following Union Territories?
A. Puducherry
B. Lakshadweep
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands✓ Correct Answer
D. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Calcutta High Court, established in 1862 as India's oldest high court, holds legal jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Other high courts like Kerala govern Lakshadweep, demonstrating the specific territorial distributions assigned to judicial bodies. High court jurisdictions are a high-yield area in Indian polity.
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