Question

Two statements are given. Choose the correct option based on the statements
Statements :
1. Kerala High Court is the apex court in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep
2. Kerala High Court was established on November 1, 1956 and the Present Chief Justice is Justice Nitin Jamdar

• A. Only (1) is true
• B. Only (2) is true
• C. Both (1) and (2) are true
• D. Both (1) and (2) are false

Hint:

Lakshadweep is the only Union Territory in India that is under the jurisdiction of the Kerala High Court. All legal appeals from the islands are heard in Kochi.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: High Courts in India often have jurisdiction over more than one State or Union Territory. The Kerala High Court is located in Kochi and has a unique geographical and historical identity.

Step 1: Analyzing Territorial Jurisdiction (Statement 1).
Under Article 231, Parliament can establish a common High Court for two or more States or for two or more States and a Union Territory. The Kerala High Court has territorial jurisdiction over the State of Kerala and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. $\text{Jurisdiction} = \text{Kerala} + \text{Lakshadweep}$ Statement 1 is correct.

Step 2: Analyzing Establishment and Leadership (Statement 2).
The High Court of Kerala was established on November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganisation Act, which merged the Travancore-Cochin High Court with parts of the Madras High Court. As of the current period, Justice Nitin Jamdar serves as the Chief Justice (having been sworn ippointed recently). $\text{Established Date} = 01-11-1956$ Statement 2 is correct.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Since both the jurisdictional fact and the historical/current data are accurate, both statements are true. Final Answer: Option C