High Court of Karnataka (Dharwad Bench)
| High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench | |
|---|---|
| Established | 24 August 2013 |
| Location | Dharwad, Karnataka, India |
| Composition method | Permanent bench; Presidential appointment on advice of the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of Karnataka |
| Authorised by | Constitution of India |
| Appeals to | Supreme Court of India |
| Judge term length | Mandatory retirement at age 62 |
| Number of positions | 5 (sanctioned) |
| Language | Kannada, English |
| Website | karnatakajudiciary |
High Court of Karnataka (Dharwad Bench) is a permanent bench of the Karnataka High Court, located in Dharwad serving the northern districts of Karnataka, India. Established on 24 August 2013, it addresses decades of public demand for improved judicial access. The bench exercises jurisdiction over eight districts and has been recognised as a "probo bono publico" measure that increased legal awareness and case filling in North Karnataka.