Assertion (A): In India, every State has a High Court in its territory. Reason (R): The Constitution of India provides a High Court in each State.Codes:
✓ Correct answer: d) ‘A’ is false but ‘R’ is true.
ExplanationIndia’s justice system is a three-tiered structure comprising the Supreme Court at the top, followed by High Courts in each state or group of states, and subordinate courts at the district and local levels.This system ensures the rule of law, protection of rights, and fair adjudication of disputes.Assertion (A) is False: India has 28 states but only 25 High Courts.Some, like the Guwahati High Court, serve multiple states.Therefore, not every state has its own High Court.Reason (B) is True: The Indian Constitution provides for High Courts for each state (Article 214) but Article 231 also enables the Parliament to establish common HC for two or more states or for two or more States and a Union territory.Polity 207 224
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