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Download Solution PDFName the high court that has jurisdiction over the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Option 1 : The Calcutta High Court
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Download Solution PDFThe Correct Answer is: The Calcutta High Court 
Key Points
- Calcutta High Court was established on 1st July 1862. It is the oldest high court in India.
- It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- The seat of the Kolkata high court is located in Kolkata (bench at Port Blair).
- There are a total of 25 High Courts in India. The latest High Court of India is Amravati HC of Andhra Pradesh.
| High Court | Territorial Jurisdiction | Year of Establishment |
| Bombay | Maharashtra, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Daman, and Diu | 1862 |
| Kerala | Kerala, and Lakshadweep | 1956 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu and Puducherry | 1862 |
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