Can you explain the extension of jurisdiction of a High Court to, and exclusion of the jurisdiction of a High Court from, any Union territory?
The extension of the jurisdiction of a High Court to, and exclusion of the jurisdiction of a High Court from, any Union territory refers to the process by which the geographical area over which a specific High Court has legal authority and can exercise its power is determined. In some cases, a High Court's jurisdiction may be extended to cover a Union territory, while in others, it may be excluded or restricted from having any jurisdiction over certain territories within the union. This decision is made by the central government, as stated in Article 247 of the Indian Constitution, which deals with the extent of the executive power of state governments and Union territories.