The Calcutta High Court (Extension of Jurisdiction) Act, 1953

Section 2. In the case of Chandernagore, the Calcutta High Court has been the High Court for purposes of certai

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

2. In the case of Chandernagore, the Calcutta High Court has been the High Court for purposes of certain laws which were extended to the area after its de facto transfer to India by an Order made Central Government under the Foreign Jurisdiction Act, 1947. Now that de jure transfer of the area to has been effected, it is considered that the jurisdiction of that High Court should extend to that area for all purposes by an Act of Parliament as contemplated in article 230 of the Constitution.

Source: India Code