The Guahati High Court has jurisdiction over which of the following State or States ? (i) Assam (ii) Nagaland (iii) Arunachal Pradesh (iv) mizoram

The correct answer is All the above. Key Points The Guahati High Court has jurisdiction over four states: Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram. It was established on 1st March 1948 after independence as the High Court of Assam and Nagaland. It is one of the oldest High Courts in India and serves a wide geographical area. The Guahati High Court has benches in other states under its jurisdiction, such as Kohima (Nagaland), Aizawl (Mizoram), and Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh). Important Points The Guahati High Court was originally established under the Government of India Act, 1935, and later reorganized post-independence. It has the distinction of being the High Court with jurisdiction over multiple states, which is unique among Indian High Courts. It ensures the administration of justice in the northeastern region of India, which is geographically diverse and culturally rich. The Chief Justice of the Guahati High Court is appointed by the President of India, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the concerned states. Additional Information Assam: Assam is the principal state under the jurisdiction of the Guahati High Court, where its principal seat is located. Nagaland: The Kohima Bench of the Guahati High Court serves the state of Nagaland. Nagaland became a state in 1963 and was brought under the Guahati High Court's jurisdiction. Arunachal Pradesh: The Itanagar Bench in Naharlagun serves the state of Arunachal Pradesh, which became a state in 1987. Mizoram: The Aizawl Bench serves the state of Mizoram, which became a state in 1987 as well. Other High Courts: Other northeastern states, such as Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura, now have their own separate High Courts (since 2013), but earlier they were also under the Guahati High Court's jurisdiction.