Question

    Which of the following is not true about High Courts in India?

    A High Court can be same for 2 states in India. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A High Court has Writ Jurisdiction as mentioned in Art. 226 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Appointment of a Chief Justice of High Court is done by President. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D High Court is a court of record as per Art. 227 and therefore has power to punish for contempt of itself Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Article 215. High Courts to be courts of record— Every High Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.

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