This page provides public administrative and jurisdictional details for High Court of Judicature at Calcutta. It does not provide legal representation, counsel, or case intervention. For verified case proceedings, daily causelists, or official certified copy applications, please access the official eCourts Services portal.
High Court of Judicature at Calcutta
कलकत्ता उच्च न्यायालय
Established on 1 July 1862, the Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India, operating in a historic neo-Gothic building modeled on the Cloth Hall at Ypres.
Territorial & Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Territorial Jurisdiction
State of West Bengal and Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Appellate & Supervisory Links
Appeals against decisions and orders of this institution lie primarily before the Supreme Court of India, subject to statutory limits under the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) and Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Permanent Benches / Circuit Benches
Subordinate Judicial Benches / Courts Under Administration
Role of High Court in the Indian Legal System
Presides over original commercial/admiralty claims in Kolkata city, statutory appellate matters, and constitutional writ proceedings across West Bengal and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
eCourts & Administrative Services Provided
How to access case information online:
- Visit the official eCourts Services portal (services.ecourts.gov.in) or Supreme Court / High Court website.
- Search using CNR Number (Unique 16-character Case Number Record) or Case Type / Case Number / Year.
- You may also verify daily causelists, display boards, and certified copy status without visiting court premises.
Physical Address & Official Communications
3, Esplanade Row West, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700001
Browse district administration, collectorate, transport offices, and civic utilities.