Constitutional provision for High Court - Indian polity and Governance

Q.  Consider the following statements

1. Article-214 of the Constitution provided for a High Court for each State.

2. Haryana has high court at Gurgaon.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

- Published on 05 May 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 1
 
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, is a common institution for the States of Punjab, Haryana and the Union territory of Chandigarh. Haryana Chief Minister demanded a separate High Court for Haryana because Article-214 of the Constitution provided for a High Court for each State.

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