Calcutta High Court Judgements

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Calcutta High Court sit and which areas does it cover?

The Calcutta High Court sits in Kolkata, with circuit benches at Port Blair and Jalpaiguri. It has jurisdiction over West Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Established on 1 July 1862, it is the oldest High Court in India.

How do I check Calcutta High Court case status on the Original and Appellate Sides?

The official website, calcuttahighcourt.gov.in, keeps separate cause lists for the Original Side, the Appellate Side and the circuit benches at Port Blair and Jalpaiguri. Case status and orders are also available on the eCourts High Court Services portal (hcservices.ecourts.gov.in).

What does the Calcutta High Court's Original Side hear?

As one of the three chartered High Courts, it exercises ordinary original civil jurisdiction over high-value suits arising within Kolkata, including commercial suits and arbitration matters. Its Appellate Side hears writs, appeals from district courts and tax appeals from the ITAT Kolkata Bench.

How are Calcutta High Court single-judge orders appealed?

Orders of a single judge on the Original Side are challenged before a Division Bench through an intra-court appeal under the Letters Patent (often listed as an APO). Appellate Side writ orders go by intra-court appeal as well. Final judgements can be challenged by a Special Leave Petition under Article 136, ordinarily within 90 days.

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