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 / 22.56833; 88.34333
Established1 July 1862 (1862-07-01)
JurisdictionWest Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
LocationPrincipal Seat: Kolkata, West Bengal
Circuit Benches: Jalpaiguri & Port Blair (A & N Islands)
Coordinates22°34′6″N 88°20′36″E / 22.56833°N 88.34333°E / 22.56833; 88.34333
Composition methodPresidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state.
Authorised byConstitution of India
Judge term lengthTill 62 years of age
Number of positions72
Websitecalcuttahighcourt.gov.in
Chief Justice
CurrentlySujoy Paul
Since16 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.