Delhi - 1950
Explanation
The institution of High Courts in India originated with the Indian High Courts Act, 1861, which authorized the establishment of High Courts in the three Presidencies: Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras. Subsequent High Courts were established under later legislative acts.- Calcutta - 1862 is correct: The High Court of Calcutta was the first High Court to be established in India. It was formally inaugurated on July 1, 1862.
- Bombay - 1862 is correct: The High Court of Bombay was established shortly thereafter on August 14, 1862.
- Delhi - 1950 is incorrect: The High Court of Delhi was established on October 31, 1966. Prior to its establishment, the Punjab High Court exercised jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Delhi. It was not established in 1950.
- Madras - 1862 is correct: The High Court of Madras was established on August 15, 1862, completing the establishment of the three original presidency courts.
Key Takeaway: The three presidency High Courts (Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras) were all established in 1862. The Delhi High Court is a much later institution, established in 1966.