Allahabad High Court, officially known as High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, is the high court based in the city of Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, that has jurisdiction over the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was established on 17 March 1866, making it one of the oldest high courts to be established in India.
High Court building in Allahabad
Inner block of Allahabad High Court
Building of the cicuit bench of Allahabad High Court.
Official residence of the Chief Justice
The high courts of India are the highest courts of appellate jurisdiction in each state and union territory of India. However, a high court exercises its original civil and criminal jurisdiction only if the subordinate courts are not authorized by law to try such matters for lack of peculiar or territorial jurisdiction. High courts may also enjoy original jurisdiction in certain matters, if so designated, especially by the constitution, a state law or union law.
The Madras High Court in Chennai, one of the first four high courts of India
The Bombay High Court in Mumbai, one of the first four high courts of India and a World Heritage Site
The Calcutta High Court in Kolkata, one of the first four high courts of India
The Allahabad High Court in Prayagraj, one of the first four high courts of India
