Judicial administration — Should each Indian state have more than one High Court? Statement: Should there be more than one High Court in each state in India? Arguments: I. No. It will waste taxpayers’ money. II. Yes. It will help reduce the backlog of cases pending for a long time.

Introduction / Context:
The question concerns judicial capacity and access to justice. We determine which argument is more compelling given systemic delays in courts.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Case backlogs impair timely justice.
• Infrastructure and benches can influence disposal rates and accessibility.
• Fiscal prudence is important but must be balanced against justice delivery.

Concept / Approach:
Arguments that address the core public objective (timely justice) are strong. Generic cost objections, without weighing benefits, are weak.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Judicial reforms often expand benches, circuits, or specialized courts to cut pendency, supporting II.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• I strong / Either / Neither / Both: do not reflect the potency of II compared with I.

Common Pitfalls:
Equating any new expenditure with waste without evaluating public value.

Final Answer:
Only argument II is strong