Which of the following pairs (High Court - Permanent Bench) is not correctly matched?

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal.

Key Points

• The Madhya Pradesh High Court is headquartered in Jabalpur, not Bhopal. Bhopal is not a permanent bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
• The permanent benches of the Madhya Pradesh High Court are located in Indore and Gwalior, apart from its principal seat at Jabalpur.
• Other high courts, such as Karnataka (Dharwad), Rajasthan (Jaipur), and Bombay (Nagpur), have correctly listed permanent benches in the question.
• The establishment of permanent benches is based on the need for regional convenience and administrative efficiency.
• The incorrect pairing in the question is Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal, as Bhopal does not serve as a permanent bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

Additional Information

• High Court Structure in India:
  • Each state or group of states has a High Court under the Indian Constitution, which serves as the highest judicial authority at the state level.
  • The principal seat of the High Court is usually located in the state's capital, but permanent and circuit benches may be established elsewhere for administrative convenience.
• Permanent Bench vs. Circuit Bench:
  • A permanent bench functions continuously at a particular location, while a circuit bench operates temporarily in specific locations to address regional grievances.
  • Permanent benches are established to improve accessibility and reduce the burden on the principal seat.
• Examples of Permanent Benches:
  • The Karnataka High Court has permanent benches in Dharwad and Kalaburagi.
  • The Bombay High Court has permanent benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Panaji (Goa).
  • The Rajasthan High Court has permanent benches in Jaipur and Jodhpur.
• Judicial System in Madhya Pradesh:
  • The Madhya Pradesh High Court was established in 1956 following the reorganization of states.
  • Its principal seat is at Jabalpur, with permanent benches in Indore and Gwalior for regional convenience.
  • Bhopal serves as the administrative and political capital of Madhya Pradesh but is not a seat of the High Court.