Constitution of India
230. Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territories.
1[230. Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territories.
(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.
1. Subs. by s. 16, the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, for arts. 230, 231 and 232.