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The jurisdiction of which of the following high courts extends to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep?

AKerala

BTamil Nadu

CBombay

DDelhi

Answer:

A. Kerala

Read Explanation:

  • THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA IS THE APEX BODY OF THE STATE JUDICIARY SITUATED IN THE KOCHI CITY.

  • IT IS A CONSTITUTIONAL COURT IN TERMS OF ARTICLE 215 HEADED BY THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE.

  • THE PRESENT SANCTIONED STRENGTH OF THE HON'BLE JUDGES OF THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA IS 47, 35 PERMANENT JUDGES AND 12 ADDITIONAL JUDGES.

  • EVERY JUDGE INCLUDING THE CHIEF JUSTICE SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA BY WARRANT UNDER HIS HAND AND SEAL.

  • EVERY PERMANENT JUDGE WILL CONTINUE IN OFFICE UNTIL HE ATTAINS THE AGE OF 62 YEARS.


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