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As of 2026, the Gauhati High Court exercises territorial jurisdiction over ______ States.

The Gauhati High Court serves four States: Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. Its principal seat is at Guwahati, with permanent benches at Kohima, Aizawl and…

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As of 2026, the Gauhati High Court exercises territorial jurisdiction over ______ States.

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The Gauhati High Court serves four States: Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. Its principal seat is at Guwahati, with permanent benches at Kohima, Aizawl and Itanagar. It served seven States until separate High Courts for Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura began functioning in March 2013 under the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) and Other Related Laws (Amendment) Act, 2012.

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Seven describes the former jurisdiction before separate High Courts began functioning in Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura in March 2013.

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It is a common High Court for four States.

Option C

The 2026 jurisdiction covers four States, fewer than eight.

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Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh are the four States served by the Gauhati High Court.

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