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Which High Court has jurisdiction over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Section 2 of the Calcutta High Court (Extension of Jurisdiction) Act, 1953 extends the Calcutta High Court's jurisdiction to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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Which High Court has jurisdiction over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

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Section 2 of the Calcutta High Court (Extension of Jurisdiction) Act, 1953 extends the Calcutta High Court's jurisdiction to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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Option A

The Supreme Court's jurisdiction list assigns the islands to the Calcutta High Court.

Option B

The Bombay High Court's listed territorial jurisdiction does not include the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Option C

Section 2 of the Calcutta High Court (Extension of Jurisdiction) Act, 1953 extends the Calcutta High Court's jurisdiction to the islands.

Option D

The Madras High Court's listed territorial jurisdiction does not include the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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