Uttarakhand High Court

High Court · Nainital, Nainital, Uttarakhand
This page provides general information about this court. For official filing procedures, case status, notifications and administrative announcements, please refer to the official court website (see Official Resources below).

Overview

The High Court of Uttarakhand was established on 9 November 2000 following the creation of the State of Uttarakhand from Uttar Pradesh. Located at Nainital, it is the highest court in the State and exercises jurisdiction over Uttarakhand. The Court handles civil, criminal, constitutional, writ, appellate and other matters and provides online judicial and e-Court services.

Established 2000

Address

High Court of Uttarakhand, Mallital, Nainital, 263001

Jurisdiction

The High Court of Uttarakhand is the highest court for the State of Uttarakhand and exercises jurisdiction over the entire State. It hears civil, criminal, constitutional, writ, appellate and other matters within its jurisdiction.

Areas covered: Entire State of Uttarakhand – Almora, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat, Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Pauri Garhwal, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, Udham Singh Nagar and Uttarkashi.

Working Hours

Working DaysMonday – Friday
Court Hours10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Lunch Break1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Filing Counter9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may differ on court holidays. Please verify with the official court website before visiting.

Contact Information

Phone
05942-235388
Fax
05942-231692

Services & Facilities

Case Status
e-Filing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which matters are usually heard by this court?
As a High Court, the Uttarakhand High Court typically hears a range of matters including civil, criminal, and constitutional cases.
What is the jurisdiction of the Uttarakhand High Court?
The High Court of Uttarakhand exercises jurisdiction over the State of Uttarakhand and is the highest court in the State.
Who can file a case here?
Any individual or entity with a legal issue that falls within the jurisdiction of the Uttarakhand High Court can file a case here.
How can I check my case status?
For checking your case status, please visit the official channels of the Uttarakhand High Court.

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Quick Information
Court Type High Court
State Uttarakhand
District Nainital
City Nainital
Established 2000
Working Days Monday – Friday
Languages Hindi, English
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