Question

The High Court of Chhattisgarh is located at

• A. Raipur
• B. Durg
• C. Bilaspur
• D. Jadavpur

Hint:

States like Kerala (Ernakulam), Madhya Pradesh (Jabalpur), Rajasthan (Jodhpur), and Chhattisgarh (Bilaspur) have their High Courts located in cities other than their state capitals.
These exceptions are frequently tested in exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests geographical facts about the Indian judiciary.
We need to identify the city where the seat of the High Court of Chhattisgarh is situated.

Step 2: Key Formulas and approach:
While many state High Courts are situated in their respective capital cities, some states have their principal seats located in non-capital cities.
We must identify if Chhattisgarh is one of these states.

Step 3: Detailed Explanation:

• The High Court of Chhattisgarh was established on November 1, 2000, under the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.

• It is the 19th High Court of India.

• The principal seat of the High Court is located at Bilaspur (specifically at Bodri in Bilaspur district), which is often referred to as the "Nyayadhani" (judicial capital) of the state.

• Raipur is the administrative capital of Chhattisgarh, but does not house the High Court.


Step 4: Final Answer:
The High Court of Chhattisgarh is located at Bilaspur, which corresponds to Option (C).