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Cabinet decision on Bangalore Turf Club land for High Court expected this month
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Karnataka's High Court sits in three cities, not one: the permanent benches Prelims can test
Karnataka's Cabinet is expected to decide on turf club land for the High Court this month.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
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A Cabinet decision on allotting Bangalore Turf Club land for the High Court of Karnataka is expected this month.
The High Court sits at Bengaluru and has permanent benches at Dharwad and Kalaburagi.
સ્રોત: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
મુખ્ય તથ્યો
Remember these
- The High Court of Karnataka has its principal seat at Bengaluru.
- It has permanent benches at Dharwad and Kalaburagi.
- Karnataka's Cabinet is expected to decide this month on allotting Bangalore Turf Club land for the High Court.
- High Courts are constitutional bodies under Part VI, Chapter V (Articles 214-231) of the Constitution.
પ્રિલિમ્સ · મેઇન્સ
How the exam will ask it
પ્રિલિમ્સ
- Statement: The High Court of Karnataka has permanent benches at Dharwad and Kalaburagi in addition to its principal seat at Bengaluru. (Correct)
- Statement: Under Article 214, there shall be a High Court for each State. (Correct)
- Statement: A permanent bench of a High Court is established by Parliament without any role for the State government. (Incorrect; the State and the Chief Justice are consulted, as the bench location needs the President's approval after consultation with the Governor and Chief Justice)
મેઇન્સ
GS-II (Judiciary; Karnataka administration): Court infrastructure is a State responsibility, yet it shapes access to justice and pendency. Provisions like Article 214 and the creation of benches under the States Reorganisation framework define the structure; allotting land for expansion eases space constraints and supports decentralised justice. The way forward is timely land allotment, adequate courtrooms and judges, and better use of technology to cut delays.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
The High Court of Karnataka, with its principal seat at Bengaluru, has permanent benches at:
- Mysuru and Belagavi
- Mangaluru and Shivamogga
- Hubballi and Ballari
- Dharwad and Kalaburagi
જવાબ જુઓ
જવાબ: D — The correct answer is Dharwad and Kalaburagi, the two places where the High Court of Karnataka sits in permanent benches.
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