Article 230 of Indian Constitution

Article 230 of Indian Constitution: Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territories

Article 230 Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territories of Indian Constitution

(1) Parliament may by law extend the jurisdiction of a High Court to, or exclude the jurisdiction of a High Court from, any Union territory.

(2) Where the High Court of a State exercises jurisdiction in relation to a Union territory,—

(a) nothing in this Constitution shall be construed as empowering the Legislature of the State to increase, restrict or abolish that jurisdiction; and

(b) the reference in article 227 to the Governor shall, in relation to any rules, forms or tables for subordinate courts in that territory, be construed as a reference to the President.

 

 

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