The Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh: one court for two states and a Union Territory
Background
Background: the High Court in Chandigarh refused on January 31, 2024 to stay the outcome of the mayoral polls, before the dispute reached the Supreme Court.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is a common institution for the states of Punjab and Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Its building was designed by the famous French architect Le Corbusier.
Jurisdiction:
Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh
Building designed by:
Le Corbusier
Why it matters for exams: A single High Court serving several states and a Union Territory is a common polity question.
Kerala PSCUPSC