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Calcutta High Court
3, Esplanade Row W, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India
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An
Review №1

We are proud to have this heritage building. Most of the time this place is crowded due its importance.

Bo
Review №2

One of the most beautiful buildings not only of Kolkata but all of India. Must experience the vibe and atmosphere also.

KR
Review №3

Its a awesome place.....

pa
Review №4

Nice place but too much crowded area....car parking allmost jaust no way.....

Av
Review №5

Pray to the God not to come any one here. Justice and Irony both are here.

Pa
Review №6

My Work Place,Great Area,Monday to Friday Conjusted,Place Sourounded By Police & Others Safe Guard, High Alert AlwaysMany Types of Peoples Visiting Here EverydayMany Types of Street Foods You got there, if you come here with your empty stomach so no issuesFour Wheeler Parking always fullIf you come with your bike its good for you

Ra
Review №7

The Govt Pleader Mr M.P Gupta is one of the best person who has given us good moral advice favor our case.A big salute Mr Gupta.But the judgement is a very leanthy process. We cant get justice till date. Our case is running since August 2010.Hope our honourable Justice look forward it.Case no. WP/17581/2010

Ka
Review №8

Calcutta Hogh Court one of the oldest court In India. Its a heritage bulding it was the Supreme Court of India At British rule in India. Its one of the chattered High Court. It is located near Babughat. People from alover come to this place for work. From Monday to Friday Its very Busy one of the busest way in Kolkata.It very hard to find parking space over here lot of car are parked nearby full with Cars. The nearby area is also famous for food also you can fin cheap and reasonable food here. The nearest location is canbe used as Town hall. You can see the British architecture touch over here. You can visit from Outside.

Bh
Review №9

Kolkata high court most populer place of Kolkata. Its a land mark of in indian map....High Court building is so beautiful.

Ja
Review №10

NOT SO PLEASANT, I HAVE VISITED SEVERAL TIMES THERE ARE NATURALLY RESTRICTIONS FOR SECURITY AND NOW DUE TO CORONA SITUATION।

Di
Review №11

The oldest high court in India. Huge building. During the weekdays there are too much crowd at this place. Lots of cars are being parked in front of the High Court. If you are planning to take photos of this place, I suggest you to go there on Sundays. Youll find a quite and calm environment here.

sn
Review №12

This is a historic court inherited from the British in its present form. The architecture is typical and it is located on the north of Eden Gardens Stadium. In fact made more famous in cricket commentaries at Eden - bowling from the High Court End .

Su
Review №13

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It has jurisdiction over the stateof West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, in Belgium.

Am
Review №14

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest high court in India It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Island now Sahid , Netaji & Swaraj Dwip. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypress in Belgium. The Calcutta High Court is one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by letters parent granted by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, bearing date 26 June 1862, and is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on 1 July 1862. It is situated near Babughat Shipping Station and Old Post Office Street.

Ko
Review №15

Historical and was built by the British, this is the oldest high court of India. The area is quite big. New annex building built later on are the centenary building and the sesquicentenary building (opposite to Netaji Indore stadium). Every thing is good apart from the lazy working culture. However, the Judges do their best in order to improve work culture.

Ab
Review №16

Calcutta court is very oldest court in India. this court is built by Britishers.

Tu
Review №17

Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India.Calcutta High Court was established on 1 July 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Pr
Review №18

Clean place, called as a Calcutta High Court, bbd bag, nice location with maintenance.Nice place, to busy and history is there alive always.Love to visit with friends for their works.And very talented lawyers are here.And good place fpr small business.

Kr
Review №19

Oldest High Court in India (Estd. 1862). Beautiful example of British Architecture.

Vm
Review №20

Barun biswas always be Remembered .. Justice for women.. kamduni, kochbihar, malda. No court can give justice like God. He is watching everything.

Ra
Review №21

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It is located in B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, in Belgium.The Calcutta High Court is one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by Letters patent granted by Queen Victoria, bearing date 26 June 1862, and is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on 1 July 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861, which was preceded by the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William.The seat of the Calcutta High Court is at Kolkata, capital of West Bengal. As per the Calcutta High Court (Extension of Jurisdiction) Act, 1953, the Calcutta High Courts jurisdiction was extended to cover Chandernagore (now called Chandannagar) and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as of 2 May 1950. The Calcutta High Court extended its Circuit Bench in Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and in Jalpaiguri, the divisional headquarters of the North Bengal region. On 7 February 2019, President Ram Nath Kovind finalised the opening of the other circuit bench in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal with the jurisdiction area within 5 districts- Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar.

Bi
Review №22

On office days car parking place is hardly available in high court premises.

An
Review №23

Oldest high court of India. The building is architecturally a wonder . Near to Bidhan Sabha .

Tr
Review №24

#HeritageCalolkata# HighcourtFlowershow2020There was a flower exhibition in the garden of the High Court. Like every year, this year also the Calcutta High Court was decorated for 4-5 days at the flower fair.While the flower festival is being celebrated in different places of the city and suburbs during the winter season, flowers have also found a place in the courtyard of His Majestys High Court.Lawyers, ordinary people and employees of different ages were also seen to find peace in the vicinity of Dudand flowers only after coming out of the discussion of legal books.A few days ago, a flower exhibition was held at the Vidhan Sabha building next to it. Although this is my first experience of seeing the assembly flower show, this is my first experience of seeing the flower show of the High Court.There were snowballs, chrysanthemums of different colors,Dahlia, Xenia, Petunia, Marigold.The beauty of the flowers seemed to be further enhanced by the impeccable architectural background of the High Court.There is no place like Alipore Horticulture Garden for flower display in the High Court. Still, the flower display of the Calcutta High Court filled my mind.Not only flowers but also fruits were on display. There were bonsai trees filled with ripe oranges, bonsai trees filled with mangoes!There were many types of orchids along with other flowers. However, the orchids were not kept in the open field next to other flowers in the sun. Then they would become lifeless. Orchids need shade and low warmth for healthy growth.So the orchids were hung from the top with a cloth pendulum next to the porch of the High Court. Orchids do not need soil to grow. Occasionally spray water with coconut husk and charcoal in a well-ventilated container with the orchid hanging in it. It also collects water vapor from the air through orchid roots.

Su
Review №25

A more than a century old building. Gothic, victorian architecture.

Ra
Review №26

Nicely and oldest decorated court

Su
Review №27

This park is positioned near college rectangular. it is very large and acts as a well-known landmark on this vicinity. It has a on foot area, few swings for children and a place to play. each yr during Durga Puja lakhs of devotees throng proper here to look one of the first rate puja pandal. it is effects visible from the precept road however there is no parking region. #park

De
Review №28

Fair judgement for everyone. Located in post office street. All types of food available at very low price.

Sa
Review №29

Oldest court in india with Belgium cloth wall design

Dr
Review №30

The Calcutta High Court is located in B.B.D. Bagh area of Kolkata. It is the oldest High Court in India. At present it has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall of Belgium. It is a beautiful edifice and one of the popular tourist attractions in Kolkata.

Ar
Review №31

Very good prompt & quick response. Parking facility availableEasy to reach, well connected locationNear by tea stall and cafeteria availability.Nice ambience.

Ar
Review №32

One of the oldest court in kolkata. It is made by British empire.

Sa
Review №33

Catchment area of Kolkata High Court is West Bengal, Sikkim and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

So
Review №34

One of the landmark places of the city. Great architecture.

De
Review №35

The oldest High Court of India

Hi
Review №36

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It has jurisdiction over the stateof West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, in Belgium.The court has a sanctioned judge strength of 72.The Calcutta High Court is one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by Letters patent granted by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, bearing date 26 June 1862, and is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on 1 July 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861, which was preceded by the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William.Despite the name of the city having officially changed from Calcutta to Kolkata in 2001, the Court, as an institution retained the old name. The bill to rename it as Kolkata High Courtwas approved by the Cabinet on 5 July 2016 along with the renaming of its two other counterparts in Chennai and Mumbai.However, the High Court still retains the old name.

Ar
Review №37

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India...Established in july 1862..the design by then government architecture Walter Granville​ was loosely modelled on the 13th century cloth Hall at ypres,Belgium...it has not only WB but also Andaman & Nicobor islands..it has a heritage building...at last it was indian first supreme​ court... :) :)

Ga
Review №38

I love the style of the building. Had opportunity of roaming in its corridors. The smell the atmosphere transports the visitor to a bygone era as if in a time machine. Well maintained and a must see for the Kolkata visitor interested in history.

Ra
Review №39

One of the oldest court with good architecture .. front road s congested n too busy in peak hours.. parking s always a big issue..

2Y
Review №40

Fast work and excellent management. The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It is located in B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, in Belgium.The neo-Gothic High Court building was constructed in 1872, ten years after the establishment of the court itself. The design, by then government architect Walter Granville, was loosely modelled on the 13th-century.

Li
Review №41

This is west bengal high court

Ab
Review №42

Calcutta High Court is one of those great heritages made by British.

Av
Review №43

The Calcutta High Court is one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by Letters patent granted by Queen Victoria, bearing date 26 June 1862, and is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on 1 July 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861, which was preceded by the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William.Despite the name of the city having officially changed from Calcutta to Kolkata in 2001, the Court, as an institution retained the old name. The bill to rename it as Kolkata High Court was approved by the Union Cabinet on 5 July 2016 along with the renaming of its two other counterparts in Chennai and Mumbai.The Bill called High Courts (Alternation of Names) Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 19 July 2016 and is yet to be passed by both Houses of Parliament. Hence, the High Court still retains the old name.

Ad
Review №44

It is the oldest high court in India. The building was built by the Britishers. Though the area is very congested but that is where its charm lies. General public can also visit inside the court & can see any court proceeding live & dont forget to carry an valid ID card for entry inside. Although it will be shifted from here to New Town in few years as new & very big building of high court is being built there. Parking is a major problem.

Im
Review №45

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It is located in B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, in Belgium.

Ra
Review №46

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court building’s design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, in Belgium. The court has a sanctioned judge strength of 72. The Calcutta High Court is one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by Letters patent granted by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, bearing date June 26, 1862, and is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on July 1, 1862, under the High Courts Act, 1861, which was preceded by the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William. Despite the name of the city having officially changed from Calcutta to Kolkata in 2001, the Court, as an institution retained the old name. The bill to rename it as Kolkata High Court was approved by the Cabinet on July 5, 2016, alongside the renaming of its two other counterparts in Chennai and Mumbai However, the High Court still retains the old name.The neo-Gothic High Court building was constructed in 1872, ten years after the establishment of the court itself. The design, by then government architect Walter Granville, was loosely modeled on the 13th-century Cloth Hall at Ypres, Belgium.The seat of the Calcutta High Court is at Kolkata, capital of West Bengal. As per the Calcutta High Court (Extension of Jurisdiction) Act, 1953, the Calcutta High Court”s jurisdiction was extended to cover Chandernagore (now called Chandannagar) and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as of 2 May 1950. The Calcutta High Court extended its Circuit Bench in Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and in Jalpaiguri, the headquarters of the Jalpaiguri division of West Bengal.

Su
Review №47

One of the best court in India as well as in the world serving for the centuries to the poor and maintaining law and order

Bi
Review №48

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.The Calcutta High Court is one of the three High Courts in India and established in 26 June 1862. Despite the name of the city having officially changed from Calcutta to Kolkata in 2001, the Court, as an institution retained the old name. The bill to rename it as Kolkata High Court was approved by the Cabinet on 5 July 2016.

Ba
Review №49

The Calcutta High Court is one of the three High Courts in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on July 1, 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861, which was preceded by the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William. Despite the name of the city having officially changed from Calcutta to Kolkata in 2001, the High Court still retains the old name. In 1977 another building named High Court Centenary Building or annexed building was inaugurated to reduce the pressure.

In
Review №50

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It was established on 1st July, 1862.It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Necobar Islands.The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, Belgium.

Aj
Review №51

The Haigh Court in f West Bengal and Andaman-Nikobot island.......A historical place of Calcutta....

Kr
Review №52

Highest court of the state of West bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Su
Review №53

The most important administrative building in Kolkata.

Mr
Review №54

One of the beautiful court in India due to its design ..

MD
Review №55

Fantastic place.

#S
Review №56

Historical Place.. Indias first High Court.. Year 1862

DL
Review №57

Google did not update the name the Honble Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court. The reason is best known to them. This type of wrong information will diminish the reputation of Google and also faith of people with Google.

Sk
Review №58

Calcutta high court is a historical & heritage building. It famous all over the world..

Bh
Review №59

Good place

Ad
Review №60

I am practicing hare as Advocate.

Sk
Review №61

I love the structure of the building

so
Review №62

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It was established on 1st July, 1862. Must visit.

Re
Review №63

Help open zomato ID

Re
Review №64

The prestigious building enduring a dynamic history

Ma
Review №65

Brilliant work of architecture. Poorly maintained though

SA
Review №66

Its just a great place

Ri
Review №67

Beautiful. The buildings in this area are old, robust and classy. Its my 1st time visiting this iconic building of justice. It is huge, vibrant and beautiful. The statue of our great revolutionary Masterda Surya Sen truly enhances the beauty of this place.

Ma
Review №68

The highest judicature of the State of Bengal. The building is of historical period bears the elegance of the then architecture. Located almost beside the river Ganges. A place one must visit. One can witness the mass of people busy with their court matters on weekdays.

Ma
Review №69

Google please update the name of present Honble Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court. Otherwise it may be taken to the Judicial Notice by the Honble High Court. Request mail sent from Calcutta High Court Registry. Please be updated otherwise people may loose respect to google.

ES
Review №70

Very nice Place. .....

Ru
Review №71

I practice here. Oldest High Court of India

An
Review №72

Very Important Place as the Oldest High court of Kolkata

Re
Review №73

Oldest High Court of India

Su
Review №74

Most congested place in week days.

DR
Review №75

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, in Belgium. The court has a sanctioned judge strength of 72.  It opens at 10.30 am.

Ab
Review №76

My birthplace as Advocate. Since my enrollment in 1989, Dec , I have started my law carrier with Mr Justice Amit Talukdar, Judge (Retd.), High Court. before He eleveted as Judge. Than Continued till 2008, uninterrupted, permanently shifted to Supreme Court.

An
Review №77

Wonderful piece of Victorian architecture still preserved in the heart of erstwhile London of the East 😀 definitely a tourist attractionTry to have a look at the details in the ornate pillars.The new annexes stand as an eyesore beside this majestic building. Try walking along the corridors, history will whisper in your years from centuries afar!Parking is a pain....try to have a round on foot...wont regret!!

su
Review №78

The oldest high court of India , established in 1856.It has jurisdiction over West Bengal and partially seven North Eastern States.You can only amazed by its enormous structure and architecture from outside, as because this place is not that kind like of place where you can visit for pleasure.Photography is prohibited inside along with your access also. Some parts are restricted for outsiders.

Z
Review №79

🐒

Sa
Review №80

Its a great place... This is my work place too.. i am practicing advocate over here

Sa
Review №81

Get good results in short time.

Mu
Review №82

Why do people avoid smiling and behaving normal around Courts.Why do Lawyers always have serious face. Dont they enjoy their profession and life.

Ra
Review №83

It is a heritage building. The former Supreme Court of India during the early British period. Now only this court has Original side jurisdiction in India. It is located near the Ganges.

Ab
Review №84

Im an enrolled Advocate of CHC

DK
Review №85

Heritage building.visit on Sunday to see the beauty of building.

Ra
Review №86

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It was established on 1st July, 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court building was designed by Mr. Walter Granville, Government Architect, on the model of the Stadt-Haus or Cloth Hall at Ypres in Belgium.The seat of the High Court is Kolkata, capital of West Bengal. It also has permanent Circuit Benches in Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and in Jalpaiguri, the headquarters of the Jalpaiguri division of West Bengal. The court has a sanctioned judge strength of 72.The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It is located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, in Belgium.[2]

Ab
Review №87

Its the oldest high court in india and the building design is based on the famous Cloth Hall, Ypres in Belgium

Mi
Review №88

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, in Belgium. The court has a sanctioned judge strength of 72.

TA
Review №89

Historical high court...Andaman and Nicobar Islands comes under Kolkata highcourt...Beautiful design.. beautiful place....Justice

Sa
Review №90

The Calcutta High Court is one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by Letters patent granted by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, bearing date June 26, 1862, and is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on July 1, 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861, which was preceded by the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William.

So
Review №91

Crowded and messy just like it has been since independence. All it can boast of is the building which is also not maintained properly

Sh
Review №92

One of the oldest court in India, located at old post office Street. Chief justice court, Session court Bar library, Antony all are present at this place. Nearest bus stop is bankshall court.

BK
Review №93

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India till now. It was established on 1st July, 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court building was designed by Mr. Walter Granville, Government Architect, on the model of the Stadt-Haus or Cloth Hall at Ypres in Belgium.The seat of the High Court is Kolkata, capital of West Bengal. It also has a permanent Circuit Bench in Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and in Jalpaiguri, the headquarters of the Jalpaiguri division of West Bengal. The court has a sanctioned judge strength of 72.The neo-Gothic High Court building was constructed in 1872, ten years after the establishment of the court itself. The design, by then government architect Walter Granville, was loosely modelled on the 13th-centurythe Court, as an institution retained the old name. The bill to rename it as Kolkata High Court was approved by the Cabinet on 5 July 2016 along with the renaming of its two other counterparts in Chennai and Mumbai

S.
Review №94

Good and very good

Sh
Review №95

The Calcutta High Courtis the oldest High Court in India. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres Cloth, in Belgium. The Calcutta High Court is one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by Letters patent  granted by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, bearing date June 26, 1862.

RA
Review №96

Nice location, nearer to Eden gardens, its also near the bay of river Ganga

So
Review №97

State level highest judiciary. Historical place, First Supreme Court of British India. Famous for several pre and post independent historical order and judgement. So many freedom fighters got life sentence or solitary confinement in different famous cases. So many famous legal professional practised here who became Central Law minister, governor, cabinet minister both in state and central level.

Ma
Review №98

Resolution: 50%The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, in Belgium.The court has a sanctioned judge strength of 72.

Sa
Review №99

The Calcutta High Court is one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by Letters patent granted by Queen Victoria, bearing date 26 June 1862, and is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on 1 July 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861, which was preceded by the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William.Despite the name of the city having officially changed from Calcutta to Kolkata in 2001, the Court, as an institution retained the old name. The bill to rename it as Kolkata High Courtwas approved by the Cabinet on 5 July 2016 along with the renaming of its two other counterparts in Chennai and Mumbai.However, the High Court still retains the old name.

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HomeRandomNearbyLog inSettingsAbout WikipediaDisclaimersOpen main menuSearchCalcutta High CourtRead in another languageDownload PDFWatch this pageEditThe Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The High Court buildings design is based on the Cloth Hall, Ypres, in Belgium.[2]Calcutta High CourtCalcutta High Court BuildingEstablished1 July 1862; 157 years agoLocationPrincipal Seat: Kolkata, West BengalCircuit Benches: Jalpaiguri & Port Blair (A & N Islands)Coordinates22°34′6″N 88°20′36″EComposition methodPresidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state.Authorized byConstitution of IndiaAppeals toSupreme Court of IndiaJudge term lengthTill 62 years of ageNumber of positions72{54 Permanent ; 18 Addl.}Websitecalcuttahighcourt.gov.inChief JusticeCurrentlyThottathil B. Radhakrishnan[1]Since4 April 2019The court has a sanctioned judge strength of 72.HistoryEditThe Calcutta High Court is one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by Letters patent granted by Queen Victoria, bearing date 26 June 1862, and is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on 1 July 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861, which was preceded by the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William.Despite the name of the city having officially changed from Calcutta to Kolkata in 2001, the Court, as an institution retained the old name. The bill to rename it as Kolkata High Court was approved by the Cabinet on 5 July 2016 along with the renaming of its two other counterparts in Chennai and Mumbai.[3] However, the High Court still retains the old name.Principal seat and benchesEditThe seat of the Calcutta High Court is at Kolkata, capital of West Bengal. As per the Calcutta High Court (Extension of Jurisdiction) Act, 1953, the Calcutta High Courts jurisdiction was extended to cover Chandernagore (now called Chandannagar) and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as of 2 May 1950. The Calcutta High Court extended its Circuit Bench in Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and in Jalpaiguri, the divisional headquarters of the North Bengal region. On 7 February 2019, President Ram Nath Kovind finalised the opening of the other circuit bench in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal with the jurisdiction area[4] within 5 districts- Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar.Chief JusticeEditThe current Chief Justice is Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan.[5]Sir Barnes Peacock was the first Chief Justice of the High Court. He assumed the charge when the court was founded on 1 July 1862. Justice Romesh Chandra Mitra was the first Indian officiating Chief Justice and Justice Phani Bhushan Chakravartti was the first Indian permanent Chief Justice of the court. The longest serving Chief Justice was Justice Sankar Prasad Mitra.On 20 September 1871, the acting Chief Justice, Sir John Paxton Norman, was murdered on the steps of the courthouse by Wahabi Muslims named Abdullah.[6][7]List of Chief JusticesBuildingEditThe neo-Gothic High Court building was constructed in 1872, ten years after the establishment of the court itself. The design, by then government architect Walter Granville, was loosely modelled on the 13th-century Cloth Hall at Ypres, Belgium.[8] In 1977 another building named High Court Centenary Building or annexed building was inaugurated to reduce the pressure.[9]GalleryReferencesExternal linksLast edited 1 month ago by MonkbotRELATED ARTICLESSupreme Court of Judicature at Fort WilliamJohn Hyde (judge)British judge in BengalList of current Indian chief justicesList of Current Indian Chief JusticesContent is available under CC BY-SA 3.0 unless otherwise noted.Terms of UsePrivacyDesktop

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  • Address:3, Esplanade Row W, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India
  • Site:http://www.calcuttahighcourt.gov.in/
  • Phone:+91 33 2248 7485
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