With reference to the legislative and constitutional powers of the Indian Parliament, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Parliament can establish a common High Court for two or more States under Article 231 of the Constitution. 2. Parliament is empowered to formulate laws to regulate elections for both Houses of Parliament as well as State Legislatures.
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 850
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Explanation
Both statements are correct. Under Article 231 of the Constitution of India, Parliament has the power to set up a common High Court for two or more states or Union Territories. Furthermore, Parliament is authorized to enact laws and establish rules regarding the conduct of elections to both the Houses of Parliament and the State Legislatures, as well as those of the President and Vice-President.