Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET January 2025 Political Science
The Allahabad High Court was established in
A1861
B1863
C1869
D1866 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1866 — The Allahabad High Court was established in 1866, so 1866 is the answer.
Explanation
★The Allahabad High Court was established in 1866, so 1866 is the answer.
★It was initially established as the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad and began functioning on 11 March 1866.
★The first three High Courts of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras were established in 1862 under the Indian High Courts Act, 1861.
★The Allahabad High Court was the fourth High Court set up in British India.
★Under Article 214 of the present Constitution, there shall be a High Court for each State.
★The High Courts are courts of record under Article 215 and exercise writ jurisdiction under Article 226.
★For NET, remember Calcutta, Bombay and Madras (1862) as the oldest High Courts and Allahabad (1866) as the fourth.
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