Question

The authority to restrict or extend the jurisdiction of the state high courts rests with

Answer 1

The authority to restrict or extend the jurisdiction of the state high courts rest with the Union Parliament. As mentioned in the Constitution, when the Parliament decides to extend the jurisdiction of the state high court to a union territory, nothing in the constitution shall empower the legislature to increase, restrict or abolish this jurisdiction. 

Answer 2

Answer:

The "authority" to "restrict or extend" the jurisdiction of the "state high courts" rests with "Parliament and state legislature".

Explanation:

There is "29 High courts" in India. The authority of a high court is existent with the concerned state. The authority of a "common high court" is existent with the "concerned states" and "union territory". The Parliament can enlarge the jurisdiction of a "high court" to any union territory or keep out the "jurisdiction of a high court" from any "union territory". The Supreme court jurisdiction applied to all parts of India, it is the final appealing court.