Calcutta High Court
| Calcutta High Court | |
|---|---|
Calcutta High Court building | |
Interactive map of Calcutta High Court | |
| 22°34′6″N 88°20′36″E / 22.56833°N 88.34333°E | |
| Established | 1 July 1862 |
| Jurisdiction | West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Location | Principal Seat: Kolkata, West Bengal Circuit Benches: Jalpaiguri & Port Blair (A & N Islands) |
| Coordinates | 22°34′6″N 88°20′36″E / 22.56833°N 88.34333°E |
| Composition method | Presidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state. |
| Authorised by | Constitution of India |
| Judge term length | Till 62 years of age |
| Number of positions | 72 |
| Website | calcuttahighcourt.gov.in |
| Chief Justice | |
| Currently | Sujoy Paul |
| Since | 16 January 2026 |
Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It is located at Esplanade Row West, Kolkata, West Bengal. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Gothic Revival building was completed in 1872, and designed by Walter Long Bozzi Granville.
Currently, the court has a sanctioned judge strength of 72.