Punjab And Haryana High Court


 
 
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Punjab And Haryana High Court

Punjab and Haryana High Court is a common High Court for the states of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh located in the capital city of Chandigarh in the foot hills of Shivalik Range. The sanctioned strength of this High Court is 68 judges consisting of Chief Justice, 36 Permanent Judges and 31 Additional Judges. As on 15th February, 2016, there are 49 Judges (including the Chief Justice) working at High Court.

Post Independence Scenario

After independence of India, the old province of Punjab was divided into West Punjab (Pakistan) and East Punjab (India). The High Court at Lahore being in Pakistan, ceased to have Jurisdiction over Delhi and East Punjab. The question of location of the new High Court for these provinces arose. Shimla was selected as the seat of the new High Court.

The East Punjab High Court of judicature was established at Shimla on 15th August, 1947 by the Governor-General's High Court (Punjab) Order 1947,

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Question : 1

After the Partition in 1947, the East Punjab High Court of judicature was established at ______________ on 15th August 1947.

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

__________was selected as the seat of the new High Court after Partition of 1947 which was earlier situated at Lahore.

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Which of the following statement is true about Historical Background of High Court of Punjab and Haryana ?

A. The East Punjab High Court of Judicature was established at Shimla on 15th August, 1947 by the Governor General Lord Mountbatten under Indian Independence Act.

B. On 17th January, 1955, the High Court was shifted to Chandigarh by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Right Option : C
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