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Who has the power to extend the jurisdiction of a High Court to, or exclude the jurisdiction of a High Court from, any Union Territory under Article 230?

A. The President of India
B. The Parliament of India✓ Correct Answer
C. The Supreme Court Collegium
D. The Governor of the concerned state

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 230 of the Constitution of India grants Parliament the exclusive authority to extend the jurisdiction of a High Court to, or exclude it from, any Union Territory. This power allows smaller Union Territories to be placed under the legal oversight of neighboring state High Courts. Executive bodies or state governors do not possess the constitutional authority to alter High Court jurisdictions over Union Territories. This provision is a standard topic in Indian polity regarding federal judicial organization.

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