The Calcutta High Court was formally established on 1 July 1862 and is the oldest High Court in India. Its principal seat is at Kolkata, with circuit benches at Jalpaiguri in West Bengal and Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Court exercises jurisdiction over West Bengal and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and handles civil, criminal, constitutional, writ, appellate and other matters within its jurisdiction. It provides online case status, cause lists, judgments and orders, e-Filing, e-Pay, e-Gate Pass, e-SCR, display-board and other e-Court services.
3, Justice Radhabinod Pal Sarani Kolkata West Bengal, Kolkata, 700001
The Calcutta High Court is the highest court exercising jurisdiction over the State of West Bengal and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It hears civil, criminal, constitutional, writ, appellate and other matters within its jurisdiction. Its principal seat is at Kolkata, with circuit benches at Jalpaiguri and Port Blair.
Areas covered: State of West Bengal and Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
| Working Days | Monday – Friday |
| Court Hours | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Lunch Break | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
Hours may differ on court holidays. Please verify with the official court website before visiting.
| Court Type | High Court |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Kolkata |
| City | Kolkata |
| Established | 1862 |
| Working Days | Monday – Friday |
| Languages | Bengali, English |
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