Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It is located at Esplanade Row West, 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 building's design is somewhat based on the Lakenhal (Cloth Hall) in Ypres in Flanders, Belgium.
| Calcutta High Court | |
|---|---|
| কলকাতা উচ্চ ন্যায়ালয় | |
Calcutta High Court building | |
| 22°34′6″N 88°20′36″E | |
| Established | 1 July 1862 |
| Jurisdiction | West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Location | Principal Seat: Kolkata, West Bengal Circuit Benches: Jalpaiguri & Port Blair (A & N Islands) |
| Coordinates | 22°34′6″N 88°20′36″E |
| Composition method | Presidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state. |
| Authorized by | Constitution of India |
| Judge term length | Till 62 years of age |
| Number of positions | 72 {54 Permanent ; 18 Addl.} |
| Website | calcuttahighcourt.gov.in |
| Chief Justice | |
| Currently | T. S. Sivagnanam |
| Since | 11 May 2023 |
Currently, the court has a sanctioned judge strength of 72.
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