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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper V: Indian Constitution and Economy · Question 70 of 200

Q70
Indian PolityJudiciary & Landmark Judgments
Which is the oldest High Court established in India in 1862?
  1. a.The Bombay High Court
  2. b.The Calcutta High Court
  3. c.The Madras High Court
  4. d.The Allahabad High Court

Answer: (B) The Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court, opened on 1 July 1862 under the Indian High Courts Act, 1861, is the oldest High Court in India. Bombay and Madras High Courts were also set up in 1862 but a little later, and Allahabad followed in 1866.

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