Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India, established by a Letters Patent in May 1862 and formally opened in July 1862. The principal seat of the Calcutta High Court is in Kolkata and it has Circuit Benches in Port Blair and Jalpaiguri. The building of the Principal Bench in Kolkata was constructed in 1872. The High Court has jurisdiction over the State of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The sanctioned strength of Judges of the Calcutta High Court is 54 permanent and 18 additional judges.
Matter Extraordinary In Nature Requires Extraordinary Measures- Calcutta HC While Cancelling Bail...
The Calcutta High Court exercised its writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to cancel the bail granted to the accused...
Cancellation Of Jobs- Calcutta HC Stays Portion Of Its Order Directing Group D Employees To Refund...
The Calcutta High Court has stayed the portion of its earlier Order directing 1911 Group D employees to refund salaries. The Single Judge had...
