Allahabad High Court | |
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25°27′11″N 81°49′14″E / 25.45306°N 81.82056°E | |
Established | 17 March 1866 (in Agra) 1869 (in Allahabad) |
Jurisdiction | Uttar Pradesh |
Location | Principal Seat: Prayagraj Permanent Bench: Lucknow |
Coordinates | 25°27′11″N 81°49′14″E / 25.45306°N 81.82056°E |
Composition method | Presidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state. |
Authorised by | Constitution of India |
Judge term length | mandatory retirement by age of 62 |
Number of positions | 160 (permanent 76; additional 84) |
Website | allahabadhighcourt |
Chief Justice | |
Currently | Arun Bhansali |
Since | 5 February 2024 |
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.