Question

How many High Courts are there in India at present?

• A. 20
• B. 22
• C. 25
• D. 26

Hint:

Remember: Since 2019 the total is 25. Always read “How many High Courts” (not benches).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Current constitutional landscape.
High Courts are created under Chapter V of Part VI of the Constitution. As of now, India has 25 High Courts.

Step 2: Recent changes that fixed the count.
The separate Andhra Pradesh High Court (Amaravati) and the Telangana High Court (Hyderabad) were notified in 2019, bringing the total to 25.

Step 3: Avoid the “bench vs court” confusion.
Benches (e.g., Jaipur bench of Rajasthan HC) are not separate High Courts; only constitutionally notified High Courts count.

Step 4: Conclude.
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